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End the bedtime drama!!
Does the bedtime routine drag on F-O-R-E-V-E-R? (And it seems to be getting worse?)
How to organize your child’s messy room!
Maybe you have that icky feeling of knowing you should tackle the bedroom…but it’s so much easier to put off for another day! Here are some tips to get started!
5 Signs That Your Baby or Older Child is Getting Enough Sleep
Wondering if your child is sleeping too much – or not enough? Here are 5 signs that your child is getting enough sleep…
7 Tips to Make Room Sharing Work for Your Kids
How do we make the transition to room sharing as painless as possible?
Getting Ready for Baby #2? 5 Tips to Help Prepare Your Older Child
Preparing for baby #1 was all about taking prenatal classes, converting the guest room or office into a nursery, planning your schedule around the umpteen OB appointments and baby showers! The second (or third!) time around is a bit different…
Are White Noise Machines Sleep Props?
Here’s how you can tell if white noise is a sleep prop for your child…
Healthy Snacks & Desserts for Toddlers and Preschoolers (and parents too!)
Looking to get away from prepackaged snacks with hard to pronounce ingredients…and start making some healthy goodies for your child to snack on?
Healthier Dinner Ideas for Toddlers and Preschoolers
Need inspiration for your toddler or preschooler’s dinner?
Lunch Ideas for Even the Pickiest of Eaters (Toddlers!)
Here are some fun (healthier) recipes and tips to get your child to try some new foods (including veggies!)
Healthy Breakfasts For Toddlers and Kids
Let’s look at the old stand-bys and what alternatives there are out there for a healthier breakfast!
A Healthy Substitute for Juice and Sports Drinks
s your child an apple juice addict? A sports drink fanatic? Are you looking for some healthier options to keep your kiddo hydrated, without all the sugar and artificial dyes?
5 Tips to Get Your Child on a Healthier Diet
If your child is eating the right foods at the wrong time, or just too many unhealthy foods, it will certainly affect his behavior and sleep!
Moving From a Crib to a Big Bed?
“When should I move my child out of the crib and into a big bed?” is THE most often question I get from parents of 2 year olds.
6 Tips for Traveling with Kids
If you help your child stay on track while on vacation, you’ll enjoy the vacation more (no more cranky baby!), you’ll have child-free time while he’s napping (if you honor his nap schedule), AND the transition back to home and the normal routine will be easier!
8 Tips for Moving With a Child
I’ve found that kids will do better with a move when parents involve kids in the process…and it isn’t the elephant in the room! Here are 8 tips that will help make that transition easier!
6 Tips for Setting up a Safe and Healthy Nursery
Here are 6 tips for setting up a safe and healthy nursery…AND they’ll be relevant anytime your child changes rooms!
Are Seasonal Allergies Affecting Your Child’s Sleep?
If your child (or you!) gets itchy and watery eyes, runny nose and sneezes every Spring, here are 6 tips that can help him sleep better!
What Color Should I Paint My Child’s Bedroom for More Peaceful Sleep?
The color that is painted on the walls will influence mood, thoughts and emotions. For the most soothing sleeping environment, choose a color that evokes calmness and relaxation in your child’s bedroom (as well as your own). So how do you choose the right one?
Behavioral vs Medical Sleep Problems in Infants and Children
Some points to consider when deciding if a sleep issue is medical or behavioral…
The Totally Gross Birthday Party
Planning a totally gross birthday party? Here’s what we did!