Weighted sleep sacks for babies are all the rage these days. After all, weighted blankets are an amazing tool to help teens and adults relax, relieve anxious feelings, and sleep more soundly. The subtle pressure has a soothing effect on the body and mind. So, why not try it for your fussy infant? Surely it …
Sleep is such an important part of life, but the nightly bedtime battle can become a frustrating experience for both parent and child. If you are a parent who is struggling for bedtime success, here are some ideas you can try: Start with the basics – The most important first step is to create a …
A few months after my grandson’s second birthday, he started having some separation anxiety that led to some trouble with bedtime and sleep regression. He went from a toddler who went to bed and to sleep each night without too many problems and slept without waking too often during the night to a toddler who …
It seems like news and information about child development is always changing. It can be hard to keep up with the most current science, theories, and parenting techniques. ZERO TO THREE recently compiled a list of hot, new articles and we wanted to share them with you! Touch to Baby’s Lips Sets off Intense Brain Response New …
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Growing up I always loved summer. I loved being able to play in the sun, spend more time with my grandparents, and most importantly not having to go to bed early! It was always a sad time when my parents started putting us to bed early to prepare for school. With school approaching quickly I …
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Thumb sucking and pacifiers can be a real worry to some parents. We’ve all heard horror stories about children’s teeth becoming deformed and needing orthodontic intervention. Sucking on a pacifier and/or thumb is a healthy, natural reflex that infants and toddlers use to soothe themselves. Sucking is very relaxing and may help children fall asleep. …
If you are the parent of a child with Autism, you likely have many days when you just feel tired. Parenting is exhausting as is, but parenting a child with special needs can be next-level difficult, and that difficulty is only increased if our child is also struggling to sleep at night. At least half …
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Around 50% of young kids have severe nightmares that cause them to wake up their parents. I had a nightmare every night as a kid, and even though it was distressing to me, it was equally distressing to my parents. My bedtime routine became a battle because I was so terrified to get into bed. And even …
Aproximadamente 50% de los niños pequeños tienen pesadillas severas que causan que despiertan a sus padres. Yo tuve una pesadilla cada noche cuando era niño, y aunque era doloroso para mi, era igual de doloroso para mis padres. Mi rutina para la hora de dormir llegó a ser una batalla porque era tan aterrorizado acostarme …
If your child’s bedtime is a struggle, you’re not alone. Whether it’s asking for a drink of water every 5 minutes, hearing “I’m not tired”, or a meltdown in general, bedtime can be chaos. We all know that sleep is important, but for children, getting enough sleep helps with things like behavior and learning. Studies show …
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