By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Toddlers & Preschoolers (McGraw-Hill) We parents today have demanding schedules, and we juggle multiple tasks all day long. There’s too much to do, and never enough time to do it. The bedtime routine often gets slotted as one more “thing to do” after which we […]
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By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of No Cry Sleep Solution A good way to encourage good sleep is to get familiar with your baby’s sleepy signals, and put her down to sleep as soon as she seems tired. A baby cannot put herself to sleep, nor can she understand her own sleepy signs. A baby who […]
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by Patti Teel If you’re a parent, it’s important to realize that in order for your child to be physically and emotionally healthy as well as a successful student, it’s vital for him to get a sufficient amount of quality sleep. As research continues to emerge, we are realizing that a good night’s sleep is […]
Tags: attention, fade, Health & Safety, nutrition, Parenting, relax, routine, sleep, teach, technique
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by Patti Teel Food has a huge impact on a child’s well-being. It can energize, increase hyperactivity or induce fatigue. Just as a lack of sleep can jumble a child’s thinking or cause learning problems, so can an inadequate diet. Each child is a unique individual, and it’s unreasonable to think that “one size fits […]
Tags: caffeine, carbohydrates, child, diet, eat, food, Health & Safety, nutrition, organic, Parenting, sleep, snack, sugar, temperament, water
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By Patti Teel More children than ever before are being diagnosed with special needs “neurobiological disorders” such as ADHD, clinical depression, sensory integration dysfunction, autism and Asperger’s syndrome. Children with these disorders are very likely to have sleep difficulties. In addition, the problems that characterize the disorders will be greatly exacerbated by a lack of […]
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by Armin Brott As hard as it may be to imagine, there exists a rather basic parenting issue that regularly generates even more controversy than circumcision or the disposable-versus-cloth diapers-debate: whether or not to have your child sleep in the same bed as you and your partner. Fortunately (or unfortunately, depending on where you stand […]
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Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) is the sudden death of an infant under 1 year of age which remains unexplained after a thorough case investigation, including performance of a complete autopsy, examination of the death scene, and review of the clinical history (Willinger et al., 1991). SIDS is… the major cause of death in infants […]
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By Elizabeth Pantley, Author of No Cry Sleep Solution According to sleep research, and motherly experience, the length and the quality of naps affect nighttime sleep. (And, conversely, nighttime sleep affects naps.) Babies differ in their napping needs – but here’s a general guide that applies to most babies: Age Number of Naps Naptime Hours […]
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by Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution The lack of adequate, restful sleep can affect your child’s mood, behavior, health, memory and growth. If there is anything standing in the way of a good night’s sleep it’s important to address the issue and solve the problem. Following is a list of typical sleep […]
Tags: Baby, behavior, fear, growth, Health & Safety, memory, mood, night terrors, nightmares, scared, sleep, toddler
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by Elizabeth Pantley, Author of Kid Cooperation and Perfect Parenting Are your mornings rushed, chaotic and disorganized? Then it’s time to get control and make morning a good start to a wonderful day! When your morning activities run smoothly, and you’re out the door on time it can make your whole day feel better. To […]
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by Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution The following ideas are of value to almost any sleeper, of any age. These tips can bring improvement not only in your child’s sleep, but also in her daytime mood and last, but not least – improvements in your own sleep and outlook as well. Maintain […]
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The babymoon period is that time during the first few weeks of a baby’s life when mom and dad fall madly in love with this cute little bundle of joy that they created. Its’ name is taken from “honeymoon” which is a time when a couple is happy, life is perfect, and normal marital everyday […]
Tags: 0-3 months, Baby, easy, energy, exhaustion, frustration, fussy, happy, honeymoon, sleep
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