He never wakes happy, what can I do? Does your little one wake up grumpy or irritable? This may be a sign that he is not getting enough or good quality sleep. Try setting an earlier bedtime, between 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. Think about whether or not your little one is waking during the night. We want to [...]
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 [...]
Will he sleep better with a later bedtime? Not necessarily – usually when toddlers stay up later they become cranky, more wound up, and tired. It actually becomes harder for them to fall asleep! That can be confusing, since for adults it is often the opposite: when you stay up later it is easier [...]
How can I help her adjust to ending daylight saving time (moving clocks back)? Adjusting to daylight saving time in the fall (moving the clocks back) can be tough – for you and your baby! To help make the transition a bit easier, start putting your little one to bed 10 to 15 minutes later each [...]
Should I wake my child up at the same time each morning? As a parent, you can’t control what time your child falls asleep at naptime or bedtime, but you can set the time that your child wakes each morning! Children who wake up around the same time in the morning are more likely to nap at [...]
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 [...]
My toddler simply will not fall asleep until 10:30 p.m. or later. He never wakes up at the same time either. What can I do? Gradually move his bedtime It is important for us to get in bed only when we are ready to sleep, and to be consistent with our bedtime every day (despite many temptations to [...]