3 Self-Care Tips for the Terribly Tired Mom

On some level, you knew you were going to be tired when you had a baby, so the profound exhaustion that comes with being a new parent shouldn’t be a complete surprise. Maybe you thought it would be like exam season at University when you pulled an all-nighter or two. You had no idea becoming […]

If your child is under 3 years old and has been climbing out of the crib, it does not mean that he or she is ready for a toddler bed.  In fact, I advise keeping your child in a crib until the age of 3.  At that age, they are much more likely to understand […]

Another holiday season is upon us!  Soon your house will be filled with guests and family or you will be off socializing and partaking in the festive events.  As a savvy sleep expert, I wanted to share the following sleep and schedule tips with parents to help make the holidays pleasant and  stress free: Try […]

Does the thought of a vacation make you jump for joy but at the same time cringe because you have a new baby or a toddler or both?!  Common things that typically raise mom and dads heart rate are the unknown….. Will my child sleep on the plane? (this one is a biggie!)  Will they […]

Many people ask me about white noise or sounds machines to help with their baby’s sleep.  White noise is a great way to block out house noises that MAY be keeping your child awake.  If you live on a busy street with lots of street noise or you have a dog who likes to bark […]

Be aware and honour your child’s sleep by following the steps below:  Wean caffeine. Kids don’t drink coffee, but there’s plenty of caffeine in soda and chocolate candy. If your child is sensitive, cut out caffeine sources after lunch. But really, your little ones should be avoiding these anyway- they should be treats for special […]

Many families that hire me have a little one sleeping in bed with them.  The child typically still wakes a couple times a night to nurse and fall back asleep and the parents would like them to start sleeping in their crib in their own room. This is a very common problem and can be […]

There are kazillions of articles, books, blogs and content written about how to get your baby to sleep through the night and the one thing you will read over and over and over again (and often skim over) is:  DOING A CONSISTENT BEDTIME ROUTINE Now I know this seems so simple BUT I am here […]

Is Your Little One Waking With The Birds?  Is your baby up before 6 am?  It is very common for babies to wake up between the hour of 5 and 6 am (or earlier).  Typically, they are in a very light state of sleep then and the littlest things can wake them- chirping birds, a […]

With all the hustle and bustle of the holiday season fast approaching, it is a good idea to start thinking about how you are going to handle travel, disrupted schedules, excitement (and sugar madness!), gatherings and explosions of chaos! Like anything, it is good to prepare in order to set yourself up for success.  Simple […]

We hear the words “give them melatonin” quite often as a solution to help with your baby or toddlers sleep. Many people seem to think that if it is something that our bodies already produce naturally then that makes it ok. But if that is the case, you have to wonder “WHY isn’t our body […]

Many parents are turning to iPads to download books, kids’ games, movies and shows.  IPads are a wonderful thing for the apps available and the convenience of it!  However, the convenience also has a downside….. Some parents use the iPad as part of the bedtime routine with their child. They will let them watch a […]

Many people wonder how much sleep their child needs or, if their baby isn’t sleeping well, they often assume they just don’t need the sleep.  The truth of the matter is babies, toddlers and children need sleep and LOTS of it! Here is a general guideline as to what your child needs: 0-3 months: 16-18 […]

  1.  Babies will do a lot of sleeping and eating in the first few weeks and will not be on any type of set schedule.  Take care of your babies’ nutritional needs and honour their sleep!   2.  Never wake a sleeping baby!  The only exception would be if your baby for some reason […]

So your baby isn’t sleeping…you have read every book, tried every bit of advice given- from the lady at the grocery store to great grandma Betty and you are finding that one day rocking and shhhhhhhh-ing like a vacuum cleaner in your baby’s ear works…the next day it doesn’t….but wait….singing and rocking at the same […]