Deborah Kotz
Sleep is an important part of everyone’s routine and is an indispensable part of a healthy lifestyle, especially for growing children. Getting adequate sleep can not only support a healthy immune system, but it can help improve your child’s cognitive development. Studies have shown that adequa...
That’s right, Melatonin is a hormone secreted by our brains, which shuts down our bodies ready for sleep. To make sure we’re in synch with the natural world around us, Melatonin also has another clever characteristic; Melatonin, aka the Vampire Hormone, is killed off by light. Melatonin ...
strange, but white noise can work wonders to calm your baby. It can help your little one be more ready for a sleep. I recommend you to try sounds such as ocean waves, the wind rushing through the trees or the soothing sound of rain. Soft music can also be calming to your child. ...
Fortunately, there are things you can do to delay wake-up time and help establish healthy sleep habits in your kiddo from the get-go. 1. Stick to a consistent sleep schedule “The most important thing to ensuring a good sleep for a child is a regular sleep time and regular wake-up ...
frantic and high-energy playing to nap time in a heartbeat, but instead, need to wind the energy levels down to help baby sleep. This could be anything from reading together, dimming the lights, and just watching something relaxing that can help put the idea of sleep in your baby’s ...
The trick is to help your child, regardless of their age, to begin establishing sleep hygiene habits that promote better sleep. With repetition of those habits, your body starts to learn that starting your routine should initiate releasing the chemicals that facilitate sleep. Here are some ...
4. We help babies shift to “regular” naps. As children grow, their napping needs become more regular. Children in our Toddler, Preschool, and Prekindergarten classrooms have one long midday nap. If a child sleeps longer than the allotted naptime, we let them sleep. Growing bodies ...
Whether that means room dividers, cribs, or simply enough space for your bassinet, these features can help maintain the continuity of your child's sleep environment. If your baby usually sleeps in their bassinet in your room, continue to do the same when traveling. ...
Making sure your child is getting enough sleep is always important, and this is especially true if he or she is feeling stressed. Following a bedtime routine can help manage stress by setting a cutoff time for school work and providing time to wind down and relax. Aim for your child to ...