A good night’s sleep is essential for a child’s physical, mental, and emotional development. Unfortunately, many parents struggle to get their toddlers into bed on time. Resistance to sleep is common, but with
but this situation is getting worse and I am reaaly tired and wish to teach him how to sleep by himself. The situation is not easy at all since my husband refuses to let me try to let our son cry it out, and every night, when our ...
Babies are born with natural rooting and sucking reflexes that help them to feed. When your child sucks their thumb, it's driven by this same instinct. It provides them security, comfort, and even happiness. It soothes, relieves anxiety, and helps them drift off to sleep. Thumb sucking is...
To prevent a complete dependence on sucking for sleep, at least several times a day, and several times during the night, remove the breast or bottle from your baby’s mouth and let him finish falling asleep without something resting in his mouth, or as recommended by the AAP, you can rep...
I read this book to my children every night when they were babies and toddlers. It was part of their bedtime ritual that soothed them before going to sleep. The book was a present after the birth of my daughter. Now that they are older, bedtime can be more difficult. Sometimes I laugh...
This encounter was the beginning of a long, fruitful collaboration between Dr. Pikler and me.” As Magda discovered though Dr. Pikler (who became her mentor), the secret to eliciting our children’s cooperation is torespectfully include themin the activity. Through the years that she st...
What causes night terrors in toddlers? A change in the child’s bedtime routine. It can also occur if you are travelling, and the child is sleeping in an unfamiliar space. Lack of sleep and overtiredness is one of the major reasons why kids may experience night terrors. ...
*Make sure your children get enough sleep and/or rest. Children who do not get enough sleep will not have the energy required to combat life's stresses. Parents should make sure their children get enough sleep every night. A regular bedtime should be maintained. Getting enough rest is critic...
Being a Mom is tough! That's what The Mama Zone is here for: to help you proudly navigate through motherhood with your baby and family.
if you are experiencing anxiety and sleep issues in perimenopause, caffeine and coffee intake might not be a good idea for you. If you are in the majority of people who consume caffeine daily in the form of coffee, you need to listen to this episode. The post Episode 263: Do You Need...