Easing Bedtime Fear and Anxiety in Children: A Guide for Parents
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Easing Bedtime Fear and Anxiety in Children: A Guide for Parents

Help your child overcome bedtime fears and anxieties with these practical tips. Establish a consistent bedtime routine, create a safe sleep environment, and offer reassurance to ease their worries. Discover relaxation techniques and limit screen time for a peaceful bedtime experience. Learn how to support your child's emotional well-being and promote restful sleep.

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Traveling for Spring Break with Babies and Toddlers
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Traveling for Spring Break with Babies and Toddlers

Discover essential tips for stress-free spring break travel with babies and toddlers! Learn how to plan ahead, pack wisely, and ensure a smooth journey with must-have gear like SlumberPod. Don't let travel with little ones hold you back – read on for expert advice and make the most of your family getaway.

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Understanding Sleep Cycles in Children
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Understanding Sleep Cycles in Children

Unlock the secrets of your child's sleep with this latest blog post! Dive into the fascinating world of sleep cycles and discover how they influence your little one's restorative rest. Gain insights into the different stages of sleep, learn how to support healthy sleep habits, and empower yourself to create a nurturing sleep environment for your child's optimal development and well-being. Don't miss out on this essential guide to understanding your child's sleep cycles!

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Sleep and Trauma
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Sleep and Trauma

In this post, we delve into the often-overlooked topic of how trauma impacts children's sleep. Drawing on expert insights and research-backed information, we explore the profound effects of trauma on children's bedtime routines, sleep patterns, and overall well-being. If you're a parent or caregiver looking to better understand and address your child's sleep difficulties after trauma, this blog post is a must-read.

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Get Ready for the Time Change!
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Get Ready for the Time Change!

The time change will be here before we know it! Here are three different ways for approaching the upcoming end of daylight savings time.

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Transitioning to a Big Kid Bed
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Transitioning to a Big Kid Bed

At some point, your little one will move from a crib to a bed. I know, I know – it can seem like a big move, and it is! You are giving your child more freedom and independence. It can be a big deal for everyone, and there are some things that you can do to make the transition as smooth as possible.

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Get Ready for the Time Change!
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Get Ready for the Time Change!

The time change will be here before we know it! Here are three different ways for approaching the upcoming end of daylight savings time.

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Tackling Disney World with an almost 6-year-old
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Tackling Disney World with an almost 6-year-old

Our family recently had the chance to spend a few days at Disney World in Florida. It was magical – and hot and amazing and overwhelming and lots of fun. While everything is still fresh in my mind, and while it’s not exactly sleep related, here is what we learned about doing the Disney thing with our almost 6-year-old.

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Blackout Solutions
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Blackout Solutions

A totally dark sleep environment can help prevent those middle of the night and early morning wake-ups. It can also help with naps! Read on to discover a simple solution to make a room completely dark anytime of day.

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Early Wakeups
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Early Wakeups

Has your little one been waking up extra early? I’m talking about those 4am and 5am wakeups where they are up for the day and ready to go. In this post a share a few things that you can do to extend that overnight sleep.

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Middle-Of-The-Night Parties!
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Middle-Of-The-Night Parties!

One of the most common questions that I receive is about middle-of-the-night parties. A child, who likely had been sleeping through the night, wakes and is up for hours. There are a few different reasons that this may be happening, and I’d be honored to help you resolve it.

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Coffeegate!
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Coffeegate!

It was what we now refer to as “coffeegate” that helped our family get some much needed sleep. If you’re surviving on coffee and car naps, I’d love to help.

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Sleep Regressions
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Sleep Regressions

Sleep regressions are tough - a child is sleeping through the night or napping well when everything quickly changes. Read on for more info about when and why they typically occur.

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Dropping the Nap
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Dropping the Nap

Is your little one ready to drop their nap - even if you aren’t? Here are some tips to survive the transition.

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