Did you know that gratitude can improve you sleep? It’s true, when you think about what you are grateful for before you drift off to dreamland there is greater subjective sleep quality, sleep duration, and less sleep latency (how long it takes to fall asleep) and daytime dysfunction (Wood et al, 2008). Most people don’t need to see the research to believe this one, but still how can we instill gratitude to our kids?
Gift Ideas to help the whole family sleep well
I’m not sure about you, but 90% of my gifts come from clothes and toys I see trusted people using over on social media. While I limit my scrolling to get good sleep, I still admit that is definitely where…
Back to school sleep tips!
Once you find the right blackout shades and best breeze summer sleep can be great! We all can enjoy the slumber after a day at the beach or a shaded hike in New England. But camps are winding down, the…
How to prepare for night time potty training!
Fall, tis the season for apple cider, pumpkins, and maybe …..potty training. So if you have some time with the long weekend or holidays coming up when you’ll be at home a few days together then this is a good time to jump in! But how do you know when your child ( and YOU) are ready? First let’s talk about day time training and night time training separately.
Permanent blackout window treatments that keep the nursery functional and stylish!
Anyone that knows me well knows how much I love summer! So each day that gets me closer to that warm sunshine makes my heart happy. But, I also deeply love sleep so I have spent a lot of time…
Top 3 tips for room sharing success
So many of the families I work with desire to have their kiddos share a room together, but have no idea where to start! Sometimes it is a baby needing to transition out the shared parent space. Other times it…
How to sleep well at Disney!
Hopefully you typed in to google “sleeping well at Disney” and it lead you here. Even with all the hustle and bustle you too can sleep well on your vacation! Believe me there is so much fun and joy at…
What nap schedule should my baby or toddler be on?
One of the number one questions I get when working with families is “how can I get my baby on predictable nap schedule that works?”. I get it! Being a type A mama I need to know when the next…
The connection between constipation, pediatric pelvic floor, and bedwetting: an interview with Dr. Kiley Gibbs
There is so much overlap when it comes to pediatric specialties. Sleep issues are rarely just about sleep, they also can be about other body systems intertwining. So when I thought about bringing in a guest to talk about bedwetting…
How to solve your child’s nighttime and nap time dirty diapers!
Today we’re going to talk about one of your favorite parenting topics….. solving dirty diapers! Because honestly once you finally get your child to sleep the last thing you want is then waking up with a dirty diaper! I’ll cover…
Babysitting and Sleep: How to prepare your babysitter for a smooth bedtime!
As parents it’s so important to have time to focus on yourself and time to focus on your partner! It’s important for the whole family’s health and wellness. In fact one way to enhance and sustain closeness in established relationships…
Nested Sleep Guest Blog Post with Nutritionist Chelsea Fechtner: Postpartum Meal Prep
Interview with nutritionist, Chelsea Fechtner, MScN, CN, of Seattle Reproductive Medicine Tell me about your background in nutrition and what got you interested insupporting moms during the postpartum period? Answer: I completed my undergraduate degree in Early Childhood and Family…
