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 […]
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 […]
Sleep For your School-Aged Child
‘Tis the season… School has officially begun for your child. And here is my #1 tip for your child to have their best day at school: Get plenty of sleep! Study after study has been done linking a good night’s sleep to better test scores and problem solving abilities. Why? Sleep is a vital process […]
5 Things You Should Know About Your Infant’s Sleep
Infancy is a fascinating time! That new baby is growing at an alarming rate both physically and neurologically. Did you know in the first 3 years of life, a baby’s brain creates 1000 trillion brain cells and becomes 3 times larger? (babycenter.com) Within the first 5 months of life, your baby doubles in weight. Incredible, isn’t […]
White Noise Machine for Your Child with Special Needs
For many kids with special needs who have difficult getting to sleep, sometimes parents use white noise machines to help soothe their child. For a child who is neurotypical, this can be helpful. However, for with developmental issues, I actually don’t recommend one. Why? White noise will not solve the problem once and for all […]
Knowing Sleep Signs
Babies and toddlers have many different signs that cue tiredness: eye rubbing, ear tugging, back arching, tuning out (getting that “1000 yard stare” as my sister calls it), scratching, squirming, losing balance and coordination easily, and more…not just yawning. According to Tracy Hogg, the “Baby Whisperer”, it’s best to get your baby to sleep as […]
Questions You Have About Your Child’s Sleep…But Are Afraid to Ask
Having worked with parents over the last ten years, I have gotten a lot of great questions about childhood development, health, and of course sleep. However, you can’t help but feel that sometimes parents hold back and aren’t willing to ask certain questions. They may fear judgement, or the answer itself! Here are the three […]
Sleep Training as a Team
Any time I work with a family, it is vital for me to know one thing — will both parents help with sleep training their child? When you are doing something as important as teaching your child with special needs to sleep through the night, parents have to work as a team. Working closely with […]
5 Things that are Hurting Your Child’s Sleep that You’re Not Aware Of
It can often be hard to pin-point what is keeping a child with special needs from falling asleep, and sleeping well through the night. For parents who are children are chronically sleep deprived, here are five “sleep enemies” that might be keeping your little one up at night: Electronic devices Televisions, tablet devices and smart […]
