Drinking Milk After the First Year
From time to time, I have the pleasure to work with a baby with special needs and helping them sleep independently. It’s always a real treat! One question that often comes up is about the bottle. After 1 year of age, babies no longer need a bottle, or milk/formula for that matter. Mothers who wish […]
8 Foods that can Help Your Child (and you) Sleep Better
The foods we eat can impact our energy levels, health, and the quality of our sleep, too. If your child with special needs has difficulty sleeping at night, add some of these foods: Almonds: This healthy nut is a great source of magnesium, a nutrient that is important for good quality sleep. Lettuce: This healthy, […]
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 […]
