Most of us consider snoring just a normal part of life. Maybe we have a partner who snores, or a Grandpa who falls asleep in his easy chair and snores so loud it’s hard on carry on a conversation in the room. We think of it as a common condition, and while it might be irritating trying to sleep beside … Read More
The #1 Word Parents Should NEVER Use…
There are many different approaches to parenthood and many different rules set out by experts and well-meaning friends, but I would like to share one thing that will truly help make your parenting life easier. Kids are stubborn. They want what they want, when they want it, and most of them will keep asking until they get the answer they’re … Read More
Is Your Child A Light Sleeper?
If you’re the parent of a child who seems to wake up at the “drop of a hat,” you already know how frustrating it can be to have a light sleeper in the house. You’re always tiptoeing around… constantly “shhhhh-ing” people… and you live in fear of the telephone and doorbell! The good news that there ARE some things you … Read More
When To Start Your Baby On Solids
Knowing when to transition to solids can be very confusing for some parents, especially if their baby is waking in the night. I have often heard well-meaning people tell frustrated parents things like, “oh, just put a little rice cereal in the bottle, and she’ll sleep all night!” But feeding your baby solids before she’s ready can actually lead to … Read More
Watch These. (last chance…)
This offer is expiring in just a few hours from now. I was going to put a list here of everything you get with The Sleep Sense Program, but let’s do something completely different… Instead of me explaining what you get, how about letting some of my recent customers tell you exactly how The Sleep Sense Program made them FEEL? … Read More
How Parents Sabotage Their Children’s Sleep (Part 3)
In a way, it’s actually MY fault that if your child isn’t sleeping through the night. I know that sounds a little weird, but stick with me for a second… You see, one of the main reasons that parents allow their children’s poor habits to continue for months (or even years), is because of plain old doubt. Think about it: … Read More
Why Early Bedtimes Are So Important For Children
We all know the saying “early to bed early to rise makes a person healthy, wealthy and wise.” It seems like a logical enough statement, and I believe this applies to children too. Getting a good nights’ rest is important to help you get through your day feeling energized and rested so you can take on the challenges of life. … Read More
Babies “Genetically Programmed” to Ruin Parents’ Sex Lives?
If you’re like most new parents, things are probably pretty quiet in the bedroom. And if your love life isn’t what it used to be, a professor from Harvard University thinks he knows why. David Haig, a professor of Evolutionary Biology, recently published a paper suggesting that a baby who wakes frequently in the night keeps his mother both exhausted … Read More
3 Ways Parents Sabotage Their Children’s Sleep (Part 2)
I was at the grocery store not too long ago with my daughter (age 8). If I’m being honest, she was getting on my nerves a little, so I told her to go to the end of the aisle and pick out a new toothbrush. I figured this would get me a few seconds of (relative) peace and quiet. It … Read More
3 Ways Parents Sabotage Their Child’s Sleep (Part 1)
My friend Jacqueline welcomed a new baby boy into the world back in November. He is her second child. (Her daughter will be turning 3 next month.) He’s a healthy, adorable little guy… but he doesn’t sleep well. When we were talking the other day, the topic of sleep came up (as it so often does), and I delicately asked … Read More