There’s not much worse than your two-year-old have a full-scale, screaming, crying, red-faced nuclear meltdown in the middle of the toy department because you said she can’t get a My Little Pony. Or the grocery store because you said she can’t get gummy bears. Or the pool because you said it was time to go. As you probably well know, … Read More
What To Do About Bed Wetting When Potty Training
Is your child still wetting the bed at night? A lot of parents are concerned about nighttime bed wetting. I have even had children, too, confess about bed wetting issues. So I have put together a short video offering advice for parents struggling with this common potty training issue. If you’d rather read than watch, there’s a link to a … Read More
Diaper-free, but what’s with the wet pants? How to stop recurring accidents
It’s always a happy time when your toddler finally starts using the potty and diapers are no longer part of your daily life. You’re thrilled that you don’t have to haul around overstuffed bags of diapers and wipes, and all that money you’re saving might even add up to having the extra cash for romantic date nights with your spouse. … Read More
Dealing With Common Toddler Behavior Problems
Is your toddler fighting, biting, kicking, not going to sleep? Most parents face frustrating behavior problems during the toddler years. The good news is that there are simple strategies to help alleviate your struggle. I have put together a short video for you offering my advice for parents dealing with common toddler behavior problems. (If you’d rather read than watch, … Read More
Common Boy Potty Training Challenges
Does your boy wet his pants when he doesn’t want to stop playing and take the time to go to the bathroom? Don’t worry — you are not alone. I have put together a short video offering advice for parents dealing with this common boy potting training issue. If you’d rather read than watch, there’s a link to a full … Read More
When Should My Child Move To One Nap?
One of the most common questions that parents using The Sleep Sense Program ask me is, “When should I move my child to one nap per day?” Well, it depends on a few different things… so I’ve put together a short video for you explaining some of my best tips for transitioning your child to one nap when they’re ready! … Read More
Quiet Time: How to Drop the Afternoon Nap Without Meltdowns (From You or Your Toddler)
Every parent knows that sinking feeling you get when you realize the toddler dancing around in her tutu and tiara at naptime just isn’t going to be sleeping in the afternoon anymore. That glorious break you used to get with some precious time alone to read or clean or just relax…it’s all over. And, even worse, while your toddler might … Read More
Go Play! Ways to Help your Toddler Play on His Own
Playing with toddlers can be great fun, especially once they’ve learned cute new words and can communicate and interact with you. But no matter how much you might enjoy making plastic toast in the toy kitchen or pushing around the dolly in the stroller or singing silly songs with your child, sometimes you need to get some grown-up things accomplished … Read More
The Need to be Free: How to stop your toddler from taking off his diaper at bedtime
You tuck your two-year-old in, read him a book and sing him a song. He kisses you goodnight and you leave him all snug and warm in his diaper and his Spiderman pajamas. When you check on him an hour later, he’s sleeping peacefully…completely naked. His pyjamas are on the floor and his diaper is lying in a heap beside … Read More
Sleep Tips For Sick Children
No matter how well your child usually sleeps at night, a cough, cold, or earache can really throw off a child’s sleep schedule. The bad news is that your probably going to end up suffering through a few nights of broken sleep. However, I’ve put together a short video that shares some tips for getting through those nights as smoothly … Read More