My toddler is d/Deaf or hard of hearing and transitioning to bedtime is a struggle. What can I do? It’s no secret that young children thrive on routine and predictability. Like most toddlers, children who are d/Deaf and hard of hearing benefit from clear communication and predictable transitions [...]
He climbs – how can I keep him in the crib? Typically, I recommend keeping your little one in a crib as long as it is safely possible. If your little one has tried to climb out once, it may help to offer a small reward for staying in the crib. Once they’re climbing out consistently, it is not [...]
How do I get her to sleep later in the morning? Sometimes children wake up very early in the morning. The first thing to think about is whether or not she has gotten enough sleep. If she hasn’t gotten enough sleep overnight, think about other factors that might be waking her up too early in the [...]
What time do little ones wake in the morning? In general, if your little one is old enough to sleep through the night, waking up between 6:00 and 7:30 a.m. is typical. If you have a little one who wakes very early, such as 4:00 a.m., go ahead and treat that early morning waking like a night [...]
What is a good morning light? Sometimes children get up too early in the morning and need some help learning how to stay in bed a bit longer. One way to help your little one learn when it is okay to get up in the morning is to use a “good morning light.” A good morning light is simply a [...]
How can I get my preschooler to wake up later? Many little ones wake up early! Install a good morning light, or even easier, a nightlight on a timer, to teach them when it is ok to call for you and start the day. Set it to turn on at 6:00 a.m. and tell your little one that is when it’s time to [...]