Do baby sleep apps and trackers really help your baby sleep better? As a parent, finding ways to support your baby’s sleep can feel overwhelming, especially with the abundance of advice and tools available. In recent years, sleep apps and…
Sleeping well during fireworks and 4th of July festivities!
This will be the first year we are taking the kids to see fireworks! They are 6 and 8 years old and up until now we had to prioritize sleep for our little ones. I wanted to take the opportunity…
Making Daycare Transitions Easier: Advice from Childcare Director Katie Yancich
Episode 12 Show Notes In this month’s episode, I had the pleasure of talking with Katie Yancich, a mom of 2 and Director at the Primrose School of Learning in Leesburg, VA, about making daycare transitions easier. Katie has spent…
Forming a Strong Connection with Your Child’s Nanny with Ryan Jordan
EPISODE 11 SHOW NOTES In this month’s episode, I was excited to talk with Ryan Jordan, founder and CEO of Educated Nannies and Educated Newborn Care Specialists. Ryan and I connected through our certification in positive discipline, and she comes…
Supporting sleep in the military family
April is the month of the military child. It allows Americans to celebrate military children for their service on the home front and in their communities. According to the DOD, more than 1.6 million military children face challenges and unique experiences due to their parents’ service. Some of those challenges include moving away from friends, separating from their parents for long periods, and having their sleep disrupted from a variety of transitions that occur in the military.