Creating the perfect conditions for a good night’s sleep involves calming and preparing all five senses. We turn off the lights and we quiet our rooms. We have a drink of water, change into cozy pyjamas and snuggle against our favourite pillow. But we often forget about the power of smell, the sense that can easily alter your mood and trigger certain emotional or mental responses.
Is your child taking a long time to fall asleep at night or waking frequently? Once your child has transitioned away from a crib, delay tactics such as calling for you, needing a drink, or the ever popular request for the washroom can push bedtime back later and later. Consider the following options to help your child go to sleep AND stay asleep.
Long days, long commutes and after school activities can create mealtime chaos. Later meals usually leads to later bedtimes, tired kids and cranky parents. Meal planning is a great way to save time at the end of the day, but don’t forget about using your leftovers wisely. It’s winter here in Toronto and that means I’m gravitating towards warm and hearty one-dish meals. I’m sharing another go-to 3 Night Meal Plan using pork tenderloin leftovers that relies on very little prep and very few ingredients.
I’ve been contacted by so many families in the last couple of weeks to chat about sleep regression in older children. Many parents told me that they waited to reach out because they thought it was too late to make improvements to their child’s sleep habits. I can’t stress enough that it’s never too late to make changes to a child’s sleep habits (or yours for that matter)!
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It’s officially the middle of Summer and the boys have been home with me for most part. Having a dedicated space for them to have some quiet time has been critical for everyone’s sanity. Just before school was over I took some time to carve out a small Lego table for them. This nook has undergone a number of transformations since we first moved into this house almost 10 years ago.
[Read more…]One of the most commonly asked questions I receive from parents is: “When and how do I transition to a bed?” The answers may surprise you.
Back to school has a tendancy to create some mealtime chaos, particularly if your child is participating in after school activities. Later meal times, or relying on heavily processed last minute meals can interfere with your child’s sleep. A little planning now can go a long way come September. Watch the vlog here, or scroll down to learn more.
Summer is drawing to a close and it’s time to start directing some attention towards preparing your child to head back to school. The first task on my to-do list is eliminating any distraction in my son’s bedroom by tackling some of the clutter that has accummulated over the summer. Watch the vlog here, or scroll down to read more!
Back to school and back to reality! Don’t wait until the last minute to prepare yourself and your children for back to school. Getting sleep back on track is an important consideration to make sure your child starts the school year off right.
Learn some back to school sleep tips by watching my latest YouTube Video about how a little meal planning now will keep your child’s bedtime on track.
Click Here to for Instant Access to My FREE Back to School Sleep Guide
Back to school and back to reality! Don’t wait until the last minute to prepare yourself and your children for back to school. Getting sleep back on track is an important consideration to make sure your child starts the school year off right.
Learn some back to school sleep tips by watching my latest YouTube Video about the importance of deep cleaning your child’s room.
Click Here to for Instant Access to My FREE Back to School Sleep Guide
