The first few weeks following your baby’s birth is a time of huge transitions. It can also be a roller coaster of emotions, expectation, concerns, and activity for you and your family. If you’re like most new moms, your focus until now has been on nurturing your unborn child and preparing a space in your home as you waited for …
Dealing With Separation Anxiety
Many parents run into separation anxiety at one point or another. While it’s a common occurrence, it can be frustrating and difficult to deal with. Separation anxiety can occur as early as 4 months old and it can continue to about 4 years of age. Adding to the challenge, it can go away and come back or be consistently present. …
Questions? Common Questions When Considering A Certified Sleep Consultant!
What Is A Child Sleep Consultant? I know I have touched base on this in previous blogs but I thought I would reaffirm what a Sleep Consultant is. A sleep consultant’s main role is to guide parents in how to help their child learn to fall asleep without assistance…In fact, a good sleep consultant should tell you in significant detail …
To Keep Or Not To Keep: Pacifiers, Blankies and Bottles!!!
Million Dollar Question!!! This week I wanted to focus on something that a lot of parents struggle with. As much as I talk about sleep props not always being the best, there are some props that I actually am an advocate for. So this blog is my point of view on props and what’s a keeper, what’s not a keeper …
Summer Time Survival Guide: The Life Of A Stay Home Mom!!
Summer Time Survival Guide: The Life Of A Stay Home Mom Summer is officially in full swing! I know this sounds so exciting and remembering when I was young summer was always full of activities. So many things to do such as riding bikes, playing outside, playing with friends, riding to the corner store for treats. Some of my favourite …
Top 5 Must Haves For Travelling With Your Toddler!!!!
Braving the world with your toddler in tow…. Travelling with your toddler can be so exciting. Creating new memories as a family and for your children will be something you and your kids will never forget. However the thought of driving 13 hours this summer has got me thinking…..what are some essentials for travelling with toddlers? So I have …
Welcoming A Sibling: The Challanges, Concerns and How To Address Them!
Preparing For New Baby! Remembering the excitement of telling your little one that they will become a big brother or sister can be such a special time! I remember telling our daughter. I don’t think she even understood what was going on, but seeing how excited she was just, from seeing how excited we were was pure joy. As the …
Bumps In The Road: 12 Months of regressions and how to handle them!
Bumps In The Road We’ve all been there. You think your child is completely good to go. Sleeping through the night, having a decent bedtime and even going to sleep on their own. Until that one night seems to throw everything off. Do you ever wonder what happened? What happened to that dream sleeper and now they’re up every couple …
It’s Not Just You!!!
Is it just me or does every mom have their moments? This week I wanted to write about something that I think about everyday. Is it just me that sometimes feels like I am behind in literally everything in my life? Laundry, groceries, fitness, social life. Is it just me that runs out of milk and eggs on a Saturday …
5 Ways To Improve Your Childs Sleep Environment
What should your child’s room look like? I wanted to touch on a topic that seems to be a huge factor in sleep training. What should a child’s sleep environment look like? As everyone has their own style of room and nursery for their child, there are a few things that should stay consistent, no matter the space your putting …