6 Tips for Using a Sleep Training Clock
The sleep training clock is a tool that my team uses often when sleep training kids with special needs. When used correctly, a sleep training clock can be a very effective way to combat early mornings, and teach your child when it’s okay to start the day. However, before you rush out and buy a […]
Yes, Your Child Can Sleep on their Own
Day in and day out, I speak with special needs families about their child’s sleep struggles. These kids can’t fall asleep quickly, stay asleep, will be up for hours at night, wake super early in the morning, go more than 24 hours without sleep…and more. Often, parents are told that there’s nothing they can do […]
5 Calming Bedtime Activities for Your Child with Special Needs
One of the most important steps to help your child with special needs sleep better is a consistent bedtime routine. This helps the brain and body wind down for sleep, and makes sleep predictable. For a child with special needs, having a consistent routine each nights helps them to calm down and relax after a […]
From Crib to Bed – Making the Transition
Photo credit (www.personalcreations.com) Making the transition from crib to bed can be an exciting journey, but perhaps one that has a lot of “unknowns.” Today, I want to give you my top recommendations so that the transition to the new bed is a smooth and successful one for everyone! Identify if your child is ready […]
3 Things Sleep Training Doesn’t Do
When parents come home from the hospital with their new baby, all of the preparing they have done gets put in place immediately. Without any practice runs. And, no matter what parents have read or bought I think there’s an overwhelming feeling of “I have no idea what I’m doing!” Now, you have to keep […]
Technology and Sleep – Why Sleepwalking Happens
Each day, I get daily updates on all the things coming out with regards to sleep science. This week, one article stood out in particular about sleepwalking and night terrors. Here’s what I found really surprising: Nearly 20% of children are considered regular sleep walkers, and 5% of kids have re-occurring night terrors. That’s a […]
How to End Early Morning Wake-ups
Early morning wake-ups: a tiring and frustrating situation for many parents! Even when things seem to be going great — baby is going down on their own, they have the right bed time, naps are going well — those morning are STILL early! What to do? This is an incredibly common thing that happens, even […]
Study Shows Independent Sleepers Sleep Better
In 2016, the American Academy of Pediatrics released new sleep recommendations, stating that babies should stay in their parents room for the first year of life in order to promote a safe sleep environment and in order to prevent SIDS. However, a recent study done by INSIGHT showed that babies who were not room sharing […]
Kids Age Faster When They Lose Sleep
Sleep is a vital process for getting rid of toxins and strengthening our neural networks. During later stages of sleep, the branches that grow out of brain cells (synapses) get a chance to strengthen and help preserve new brain cells. In REM sleep (the last stage of sleep), our brain gets organized — it picks […]
Why You Need Consistency
Changing anyone’s habits can be a difficult thing. Studies show that for adults, it can take up to 66 days to form a new, consistent habit. I am of the belief that the younger you are, the more easily you can adapt to something new. I see this all the time with sleep training — […]
