What do I do when he climbs out of the crib? The easiest way to manage climbing is to prevent it as best as possible. Depending on the toddler’s age, you can have him sleep in a safe sleep sack, which can sometimes help to prevent climbing. The other thing to think about are the circumstances [...]
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 can I help my toddler or preschooler follow directions at bedtime? Toddlers and preschoolers can have a tough time listening and following directions at bedtime – regardless of how easy it is for them to do those things during the day. This is often because everyone is tired at bedtime. [...]
What is a bedtime routine chart? A bedtime routine chart is a chart that lists a set of activities that your child can do in a specific order before bedtime. For example, he might have dinner, watch television, brush his teeth, take a bath, put his pajamas on, and then do a quiet activity in his [...]
My toddler is afraid of the dark. What can I do? Being afraid of the dark is incredibly common for toddlers and preschool-aged children. It is also normal for you to give some reassurance to your little one when he is afraid. Be careful, though, not to provide too much attention or reassurance to [...]
When can I start using rewards to help little ones stay in bed overnight? Using rewards (small sticker, stamp, access to a special toy, or engaging in a special activity with mom or dad) to help motivate a little one to stay in bed overnight can be a great strategy depending on a little one’s [...]
My son has behavior problems. How do I help him sleep? For little ones that have behavioral difficulty during the day, bedtime can certainly be a challenge. Here are a few things that might help make bedtime a bit easier for you and your family. Be sure to have a consistent bedtime and bedtime [...]
How old does my child have to be to start using rewards to help her get through the bedtime routine? Reward systems are great to help change behavior! Most little ones are not ready for a reward system until around 3 years of age. Some can understand the concept by 2 ½, but others not until closer [...]