Tag: sleep
School-Aged Children and Sleep
Did you know that a typical kindergartener needs eleven hours of sleep to be considered well-rested? Or that a typical middle schooler needs nine...
Searching for the 25th Hour
Oftentimes at night, as I lay awake for the last few minutes of my day, I dream about what I would do if I...
Sleep Tips For Daylight Saving Time
Daylight Saving Time begins Sunday, March 14th at 2:00 a.m.
That means we'll all be setting our clocks ahead one hour. For parents of...
Sleep Success in the Winter Months
Winter months in Fairfield County means spending a lot of time indoors! The lack of sunlight (AKA Vitamin D), freezing temps, snow, and long...
Bye Bye Bedtime Battles
Are bedtime battles causing nightly stress in your house?
Are they stalling, negotiating, and fighting you every step of the way? When you stop and...
Sleep Terrors – What They Are, Why They Happen and What...
Your child is sleeping peacefully when you suddenly hear a blood-curdling scream. You race into their room and find them sitting up in their...
If I Drop It, They Will Come! {Lovey and Pacifier Tossing}
You tuck your toddler into their crib, kiss them goodnight, and leave the room. Moments later, you hear a thud - the sound of...
What’s the Deal with CBD Anyway?
It’s a tale as old as time… Moms on edge! Mom can’t sleep because of all the anxious thoughts racing through her mind! I’m...
Back to School Sleep Routines for Children
It’s that time of year again! How did summer break fly by already? We all know what this means; our little ones have to...
Things I Wish I Knew as a First-Time Mom
Becoming a mom is nothing short of truly amazing. You now have this little miracle who relies on you for everything. Which can be...