Moving your toddler from a crib to a big kid bed can be an emotional and exciting step for both parents and children. While it is an inevitable milestone, it is also a significant change that can be unsettling for toddlers. Fortunately, there are several strategies...
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FREE Child Sleep Tips Workshop @ Belly Pilates
Is Your Child’s Sleep Keeping You Awake? "How can I get my baby to sleep through the night???" "Why won't she just sleep?" Date: Tue, June 25th, 7 pm Location: Belly Pilates Maternal Wellness Studio 100 Chetwynd Drive Suite 201 Bryn Mawr, PA 19010...
Snooze…how one Momma got her groove back by teaching her baby to sleep
The review below was written by my client Courtney who was sleep deprived due to her baby boy not sleeping well at night and having unpredictable naps during the day. It was a pleasure to work with Courtney and I am so glad that she is finally getting the sleep...
Optimize your little one’s sleep environment
Did you know that most little ones prefer to sleep in a room that is on the cool side rather than warm? Also, a very dark room during all sleep periods (daytime naps included) actually helps your little one want to sleep. And finally, using some sort of...
Why Aren’t They Napping?!?
For this week’s blog post I’d like to discuss a topic that seems to come up quite a bit with my clients. What to do when it appears that your little one has gone on a nap strike. What to do? What to do? Well, the first piece of advice I want to...
Spring Forward Everyone!!!
Adjusting to Daylight Savings Time On Sunday, March 10th at 2am time will shift once again and this time it will jump an hour ahead. For many parents, the fact that we are losing an hour of sleep is a bit daunting. But look on the bright side, if...
Dr. Dana Johnson: How to help your child get a good night’s sleep
Dear Dr. Johnson: My 10 year old has a difficult time falling asleep. Are there things I can do to help her get a good night’s sleep? How to help your child get a good night's sleep? Dear Reader: Some children will fall asleep quickly after their head hits the pillow...
Tips for Creating a Great Bedtime Routine
My sleep tip for today has to do with bedtime routines for your baby or young child. A bedtime routine is something you can start at a very early age. It’s a good habit to get into and it is an excellent cue to the body and the mind that it is time to settle down and...
An update from one of my success stories!
Jenn, Just wanted to give you a quick update on Kyle. He has been an absolute rock star! He has only been waking up at 4am fussing for a few SECONDS and then going back to bed. Even when he has been coughing he is not waking up. He has then been sleeping until...
Tips for a fun and drama free visit with Santa…Get those cameras ready!
Help ease your child's jitters for their first visit to see Santa! Familiarize your child with Santa by reading books, looking at past family photos or watching holiday cartoons. Have them write a letter or draw a picture for Santa before the visit Make sure that your...