The holidays are a time to enjoy friends, family, good food and good cheer. They are also a time when you can’t turn your head without seeing articles and webpages with warnings that tell you to watch your weight and give you tips on how to resist the rich food and sugary treats! And while we’re trying not to overindulge, … Read More
Questions About Sleep Training
My assistant just e-mailed me and let me know that she’s been getting a lot of questions about this. And I know that for everyone who writes or calls with a question, there are another 15 – 20 with the same questions who haven’t bothered to ask. So — with that in mind — I wanted to answer a few … Read More
Strange Reasons to “Sleep Train” During the Holidays
This may sound a bit strange, but it’s my opinion that the holidays are the very best time of year to “sleep train” your child. I know, I know. Things are busy, you’ve got shopping to do and parties to go to… But here are THREE reasons why you should consider this: Reason #1: The Christmas season is the ONE … Read More
Will Daycare Wreck Your Child’s Sleep?
No matter where you’re at with your child’s sleep, nothing messes with naptimes quite like starting at a new daycare. I’ve had quite a few clients who started The Sleep Sense Program only to have all their hard work wrecked by a daycare provider who didn’t “respect the nap!” However, there are a few specific questions you can ask a daycare … Read More
Don’t Blow Santa’s Cover!
Christmas is just around the corner, and that means Santa will be coming to town before you know it. Having young children during the holidays can be one of the most delightful, rewarding times for a parent. Who can resist the looks of absolute joy when the kids scamper to the tree in the morning and find what their hearts … Read More
Truth And Lies About Potty Training
I have 3 kids, and even though I used the same strategies for potty training each of them, the experience, and their mastery of the skills were very different. My daughter took to it like a duck to water, while my two sons were much more of a challenge. As frustrating as it may be at times, it helps to … Read More
What to Do When Your Child Won’t Eat Dinner
I’ll be the first to admit that I was OBSESSED with the fact that my oldest son never seemed to eat his dinner. We had food issues with him right from the start, but dinnertime was especially challenging. More nights than not, he simply would NOT touch anything we put in front of him. We eventually hired a nutritionist who … Read More
How to Deal With a Snack Addict
My first son was a snack food addict. You name it: crackers, goldfish bites, granola bars, tortilla chips… he loved it all and would happily stuff his face! But when it came to eating a real meal – you know, the kind you spent an hour preparing – he wouldn’t eat a single bite. It was SOOO frustrating! If we … Read More
Too Much of a Good Thing – Teaching your Child Self-Control with Treats
Most adults can admit to overindulging a little here and there. The “one more bite” of cheesecake that turns into, um, one more piece. That “just a handful” of chips that turns into, um, the whole bag. But most of us know our limit, and it’s because we’ve learned that we don’t like how we feel after we eat too … Read More
Sleep Teaching Children — The Strategy
“How can I sleep train my baby WITHOUT waking up everyone else in the house?” Great question, and the answer is the topic of this week’s “how-to” video: Feel free to chime in with your advice to other parents in the comments section! It’s a great way for us all to help each other out! If you’re looking for a … Read More