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Understanding Wake Windows: The Key to Navigating Infant Sleep

Understanding Wake Windows: The Key to Navigating Infant Sleep

For new parents, navigating the world of infant sleep can feel like a never-ending puzzle. One crucial piece to this puzzle is understanding wake windows. Wake windows are the optimal windows of time a baby can comfortably stay awake before needing to rest again. By aligning your baby's...

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5 Steps to Creating a Bedtime Routine Your Child Will Love

5 Steps to Creating a Bedtime Routine Your Child Will Love

1.The Right Bedtime The perfect bedtime routine starts with one simple thing…the right bedtime. Setting a time when you will begin your bedtime routine, regardless of what is going on in your daily schedule, can help your family start bedtime on the right foot.  So how do you know what...

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The Three Biggest Bedtime Battles and How to Beat Them

The Three Biggest Bedtime Battles and How to Beat Them

Night after night, you take a deep breath, mentally prepare yourself, and head into battle… Because bedtime is far from a pleasant experience at your house. Your kiddo refuses to go to bed, and once they’re finally in their room and you think the battle is won, they refuse to go to sleep...

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Parents Need Date Nights Too!

Parents Need Date Nights Too!

When was the last time you and your husband had a night to yourselves? Whether it's Valentine's Day, a special anniversary, a birthday celebration, or just a random Tuesday night - date nights are important! Every couple deserves (and needs!) time together without little ones in tow. ...

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Why Your 2023 New Year’s Resolution Should Be To Get More Sleep

Why Your 2023 New Year’s Resolution Should Be To Get More Sleep

It’s the beginning of a brand new year. And I’m sure there are plenty of goals you want to achieve in 2023. Maybe you’re planning to head to the gym more often. Maybe you’re thinking about making a few changes to your diet. Maybe you’d like to spend more quality time as a family. And...

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Survive Holiday Travel with These 7 Sleep Tips

Survive Holiday Travel with These 7 Sleep Tips

The holidays are a hectic time of year. With so many things to do and people to see, it’s no wonder so many families struggle to get a good night's sleep with all the excitement. And if that wasn’t enough, many people travel out of town to see family during this time of year. With all of...

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It’s Time To Fall Back: Navigating Daylight Saving Time

It’s Time To Fall Back: Navigating Daylight Saving Time

Who here hates Daylight Saving Time? Fingers crossed this is the last year we have to even talk about this… But unfortunately, we’re still “falling back” this year at 2:00 AM on Sunday, November 6. Every year I get a TON of questions asking for the best way to handle daylight savings...

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9 Proven Tips to Help Your Child Conquer Their Fear of the Dark

9 Proven Tips to Help Your Child Conquer Their Fear of the Dark

Spooky season is upon us, and with it comes scary movies, creepy decorations, and a lot of frightful fun. We love celebrating the Halloween season, but this time of the year can also create a lot of fuel for nightmares. So how can you make sure your whole family sleeps peacefully this...

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When Is the Right Time to Sleep Train?

When Is the Right Time to Sleep Train?

I am asked this question all the time. From moms of newborns, toddlers, school-age children…no matter the age, so many moms are asking this question. They want to know: “When should I sleep train? Is there a right age? When is too late? Are we too early? So today, I want to talk about...

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Sleep Over The Holidays

Sleep Over The Holidays

The holidays can disrupt all things sleep. Deal with impediments like travel, family and friends and room sharing. Prepare to defend your baby’s needs and stick to your sleep schedule as much as possible.

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Daylight Saving: Fall Back

Daylight Saving: Fall Back

Daylight Savings time changes can greatly affect your little ones. Chasing Dreams created this handy day-by-day guide and collection of tips to help your whole family Fall Back successfully this November.

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Back To School Tips

Back To School Tips

We’ve been through the wringer this year, so letting sleep rules slip during summer is completely understandable. The mission now is to get your child back on track, to be well-rested and ready for learning!

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Preventing Overtiredness

Preventing Overtiredness

Like adults, children have a natural rhythm for sleep. Our bodies secrete hormones to keep us up during the day, and different ones to help us rest at night. Timing and transitions for all this are very important.

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