Slumber Time Solutions

👶 Friendly reminder to take a look at the pacifiers this week:

✅ Remember to regularly inspect pacifiers for any signs of wear or damage

✅Clean them properly

✅ Choose age-appropriate pacifiers for your little one

And if it's time to eliminate the pacifier? DM me for tips!

👉TIP TUESDAY👈​​​​​​​
Does your kiddo ever get their “second wind”? 🤪​

✳️ When kiddos get to the end of their “awake window” and are naturally sleepy, it’s easier for them to go to sleep. If we miss that window and they stay awake too long, they get overtired. Their body responds by producing more cortisol, which is like giving them an espresso shot – it wakes them up! Getting overtired can look different for different kiddos: some get a burst of energy, some get extra silly, others get clumsy or grumpy, etc.

✳️ When kiddos are overtired, they often have a harder time falling asleep. And often they don’t sleep as well: waking up more frequently throughout the night and/or earlier in the morning. ​​​​​​​

✳️ So we really want to avoid overtiredness when we can! We want to find that that sweet spot and do lights out when your kiddo is tired but not overtired. You can keep a sleep log for a few days and see what timing seems to work best. And remember that as your child gets older, their windows will get longer! ​​​​​​​​⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀
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📞 If you’re not sure what your child’s awake windows are, I would be happy to help you figure it out! DM me details!

👉TIP TUESDAY👈
Does your kiddo have endless tactics to delay bedtime? Solidarity to all of you parents who are battling bedtime stalling every night!

If your toddler/preschooler comes out of their room frequently at bedtime, has endless demands or is a tough negotiator, you are not alone! Know that we can turn your master staller back into a sleeper! My approach has 3 parts:

1. Make sure we have the right timing for bedtime. A kiddo who is undertired or overtired will have a harder time settling.

2. Create a bedtime routine that helps your kiddo wind down so that by the end they are calm and cozy in their bed.

3. Be clear on your expectations and boundaries. Clearly communicate those to your child and be 100% consistent! Developmentally-speaking, it is their “job” to test those boundaries... and it’s our job to be consistent to help them understand what those boundaries and that they are real!

👉 If you are ready for shorter and more peaceful bedtimes, reach out! I have an online course for you or we can set-up a consultation!