Is my toddler having a sleep regression? Changes in sleep patterns are normal and not necessarily “regressions.” Those changes interact with developmental changes, environmental changes, and things like sickness or changes in routine. They’re also different for every child. That said, helping [...]
Troubleshooting: how can I help my older toddler sleep? Consistency and predictability are so important! But, there’s no one size fits all fix. Predictability and choice are important to many preschoolers. Putting the bedtime routine on a visual schedule for your child (and you) can help keep [...]
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 [...]
Isolating from your children during the coronavirus pandemic For many essential workers such as health care providers, other hospital workers, grocery store employees, truck drivers, and many others, exposure to the coronavirus (COVID-19) is either more likely to happen by simply being out in the [...]
How can I stay calm while coping with coronavirus changes? There are several healthy coping strategies that can be helpful to do on your own or with the help of something like a book or app. Things such as exercise, meditation, remaining connected with friends and community at a physical distance, [...]
How can I cope and reduce stress during the coronavirus pandemic? Let yourself off the hook. Period. This is a stressful time. Any change is inevitably difficult. Luckily, children are incredibly resilient. Getting them (and you!) some healthy sleep is one important piece of the puzzle, but it [...]
How do I help my baby sleep during the coronavirus pandemic? Routine and predictability can help your little one adjust to a new normal. • Try to do things in the same (or similar) order each day. For instance, if nap time was always after lunch, try to keep nap time after lunch – even if [...]
My partner is about to deploy and usually does bedtime. Help! Many parents in military families act as a single parent at one time or another, if they are not single parents all of the time. Preparing for a deployment can be a real challenge with a multitude of things to plan for – and, frankly, [...]
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 [...]
When is sleep surface- or bedsharing, forms of co-sleeping, extra risky? Bedsharing is a family choice, but poses risks. Although the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recognizes that parents bedshare with infants for a variety of reasons, such as beliefs that it is better for their infant, [...]