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Adjusting Baby’s Sleep Schedule for Daylight Savings March 6, 2023

Plan ahead for a smooth transition.
Let light (and lack of light) help you.
Gradual adjustments are easier for everyone.

Posted in Fall/Winter Tips, Infants, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Spring/Summer Tips | Tagged baby, bedtime, daylight savings, fall back, naptime, newborn, sleep, spring forward, time change, toddler

How can I get my child to fall asleep and stay asleep? October 3, 2022

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A full night of quality sleep is important not only for a child’s health—but for the health of the entire family.
Sleep disorders are not uncommon in children, and simple behavioral changes often provide a solution.
If you think your child suffers a sleep disorder, document their sleep routines and talk to your pediatrician about interventions.

Posted in Medical Conditions, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged insomnia, sleep

Newborn Sleep: When, Where, How, and How Much is Normal? September 2, 2021

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Parenthood comes with worries and problems that are hard to account for, such as understanding sleep patterns.
arenthood comes with worries and problems that are hard to account for, such as understanding sleep patterns.
Creating a habitual area and schedule will help your baby become more regular in their sleep habits.
Be patient and willing to adjust as your baby changes.

Posted in Infants, Pediatric Articles, School | Tagged baby, first time mom, newborn, pregnancy, sleep, sleep schedule

Resilience Series Part 6: Self-Care April 1, 2021

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Self-care is just as important for children and teens as it is for adults.
Encouraging children to be more mindful of their physical and emotional needs helps them recognize how things affect them.
Teaching children to practice self-care helps builds resiliency, a skill that can be strengthened through practice.

Posted in Child Behavior, Covid 19, Healthy Living for Kids, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles, Teens | Tagged adaptability, exercise, healthy eating, healthy living, mental health, parenting, physical activity, resiliency, self-care, self-esteem, sleep, stability, stress, trauma, unpredictable

TV May Be Causing Your Preschooler’s Sleep Problems April 3, 2019

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When and how your kids watch TV and screens may be as important as how much they watch.
School age kids with access to screens at bedtime score lower on quality of life assessments.
Simple family routine hacks might help your entire family get more, and better, sleep.

Posted in Child Behavior, Parenting Articles & Tips, Pediatric Articles | Tagged sleep, sleeping

Preventing SIDS – Sleep Positioning February 27, 2018

Always put your baby to sleep on his back and on a firm sleep surface. Keep soft objects, loose bedding, or any other objects that could increase the risk of entrapment, suffocation, or strangulation out of the crib. Place your baby to sleep in the same room with you but not the same bed. Your … Continue reading “Preventing SIDS – Sleep Positioning”

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