When it comes to baby sleep, there’s a window of time between two and four months that is particularly challenging for parents. You’re dealing with newborn sleep, which means your baby’s circadian rhythm is developing. Read more
Baby Sleep
Your baby doesn’t come with an instruction manual, but Joan offers advice and guidance on navigating the early days, weeks and months of baby sleep.
Stuck on Short Naps? Help Your Baby Sleep Longer!
Short naps can be a huge source of frustration for many parents. You’re exhausted and desperately need a break, but it’s just not happening. Let’s figure out why! Read more
Establish a Morning Routine for Better Baby & Toddler Sleep
Most parents know that an early and consistent bedtime, along with a bedtime routine, are the essential ingredients for a good night’s sleep. Did you know that your morning routine is just as important in the development of your baby or toddler’s sleep/wake cycle? Read more
Napping at Daycare: Preparing Your Little One
A lot of parents get anxious about sleep when it’s time to start daycare. After, napping at daycare is not the same as napping at home. It’s a big change, but you can help make the transition easier for your child by following these simple steps:
Making Naps on The Go Work Until They Don’t
If you’re like most new parents, you’re not enthused about changing your lifestyle just because you’re expecting a baby. Most likely, you still want to get to the gym, have coffee dates and dine out with friends. Oh, and there’s also a job and a new baby that you will have to squeeze into the equation! That’s when naps on the go are great! Read more
Never Underestimate the Power of a Lovey!
By the time babies reach the age of one, they will often sleep better if they’ve developed an attachment to a lovey. Just about anything, of any size or shape, can be a lovey, but most kids are attracted to something that’s soft and cuddly. Babies love to grab, rub, smell, chew and suck on soft things. Read more
Common Baby Sleep Mistakes
While there is no “one-size-fits-all” approach to sleep training, there are certainly habits that we know can sabotage parents’ best efforts in getting their baby to sleep through the night. Nix these common mistakes, and you’ll help ensure your baby develops a healthy sleep routine. Read more
How Swaddling Helps You Get More Sleep
About Swaddling
Swaddling dates back thousands of years. When the American Academy of Pediatrics recommended babies sleep on their back in the early 1990’s, swaddling became standard practice. Swaddling helps calm fussy babies and helps all babies sleep soundly and just a bit longer. Swaddling mimics the womb-like environment that your baby experienced for nine months. Swaddling is one of the most soothing things you can do for your baby during the newborn period- those first three months of life. Read more
Travel Sleep Tips for Babies & Toddlers
Are you looking forward to vacation but worried that your great sleeper will regress while you’re away? Here are a few travel sleep tips to be mindful of, wherever you are headed: Read more
How to Deal with Night Terrors & Nightmares
It’s easy to confuse night terrors and nightmares, especially if your child has never experienced either of these scary sleep disturbances. They’re actually quite different from one another. Learn the facts about both and how you can help a child experiencing either night terrors or nightmares.