What do I do when I set the clocks back for daylight saving time? During the fall and spring seasons, many countries move into or out of daylight saving time. People in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres begin and end daylight saving time in different months of the year– so when one is moving [...]
It’s daylight saving time and I have to set my clocks forward – what do I do? During the fall and spring seasons, many countries move into or out of daylight saving time. People in the Northern and Southern Hemispheres begin and end daylight saving time in different months of the [...]
What if her bedtime changes? In an ideal world, you would absolutely be able to get your little one to bed at the same time each night. But you and I live in the real world – and we know that getting your little one to bed at the same time each night is not always possible or realistic. If you [...]
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 [...]
How can I stop nursing during the night? If your toddler is still nursing during the night, it may be comforting, but you may also be exhausted as a parent. Here are a few things to think about. First, once little ones are about 6-months-old they typically no longer need to be fed overnight for [...]
Do babies get jet lag and how can I avoid it? Yes! Babies can get jetlag. Actually, they are just as likely as adults to experience it. If you’re staying only a short time (one to three days), then do your best to have your little one stay on your home schedule. If you are staying away for a [...]
How much should my preschooler be sleeping? Sleep varies quite a bit for children 2- to 5-years-old. And it can be tricky to figure out just how much sleep your little one needs. Overall, preschoolers probably need between 10 and 13 hours of sleep per day (across the naps and overnight sleep). Some [...]
How do I get my toddler to nap? Getting your toddler to nap actually starts with a good, consistent bedtime and a good, consistent wake time. A bedtime of around 7:00-8:00 p.m. and a wake time of about 6:00-7:00 a.m. will help set the stage for a toddler who is ready to nap in the early afternoon. [...]
What time of the day should my baby nap? That depends on her age. If your child still naps twice per day, aim for a mid-morning and mid-afternoon nap. End her afternoon nap by 4:00 p.m. the latest or she might have a hard time falling asleep at bedtime. Between 12- and 18-months-old, 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 [...]