Naptime! The glorious time of day parents everywhere look forward to with anticipation. In addition to giving parents a few sacred moments of rest, naps provide children with the daytime sleep they need for their overall growth and development. But for parents of children taking short or inconsistent naps, naptime can feel like a frustrating battle! If your child’s naps are lasting less than 50-60 minutes, here are 7 questions you need to ask!
Handling Sleep While Your Baby Is Sick
Perhaps one of the most difficult side-effects of cold and flu season is the impact it can have on your child's sleep. For parents, this is can be anxiety-inducing when you've worked hard to establish healthy sleep habits and routines. However, minor illness does not have to ruin your child's sleep. Take a look at these tips for navigating sick season without causing major sleep regressions.
From nap time to quiet time: Making the transition
You have decided that it is appropriate to allow your child to drop his nap. But you would like to introduce a quiet time to ease the transition. If you have followed the guidelines from "Is your child ready to stop napping?” and have determined it is time to eliminate the nap, read on.
Is your child ready to stop napping?
Learn the three factors to consider when deciding to drop nap time for your toddler. This can be a tough decision because after all, you depend on nap time to get a few things done and have a moment of peace to yourself. But there does come a time when your toddler is ready to let it go. Here's how to know when that it is...