Tag: bedtime routines
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How to Manage the 18-Month Sleep Regression
Read more As your little one grows, sleep disruptions can be an unexpected challenge. The 18-month sleep regression is a common phase where toddlers experience difficulties with their sleep routine. Here’s what you need to know about this temporary setback and how to help your child (and yourself!) get through it. What is the 18-Month…
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When Your Kids Are Night Owls, It’s Not All Bad
Parenting Insights from Laura Simmons Get Pregnant Fast When I reflect on my childhood, I remember two girls whose bedtime was a strict 7:30 p.m. — they were just 7 and 5 years old. If my kids, aged 7 and 5, have eaten their evening snack by that time, I’d be utterly shocked. Depending on…
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What to Do When Your Child Claims to See Ghosts
Get Pregnant Fast Parenting By Jessica Lee Updated: November 28, 2023 Originally Published: February 8, 2023 As a parent of a three-year-old with a speech delay, I have encountered numerous challenges in communication. My daughter, Amelia, has made great strides in her vocabulary since enrolling in a specialized preschool program, yet she still struggles to…
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Screen Time Before Bed: A Recipe for Sleep Disruption in Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Is there anything more frustrating than feeling sleep deprived? The sluggishness, the inability to concentrate, and the lack of drive can be overwhelming. For children, the effects of inadequate sleep are even more pronounced, leading to heightened irritability and difficulties in learning. Ensuring that kids get sufficient quality sleep is crucial for…
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Why I Allow My Children to Stay Up Past Their Bedtime
Get Pregnant Fast My living room is a whirlwind of energy. My kids are bursting with laughter, jumping and rolling around joyfully, trying to evade their father—who seems to be enjoying himself just as much. When I envisioned my own family, this was the kind of connection I imagined (though perhaps not quite this boisterous,…
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Why Some Kids Naturally Stay Up Late: Embracing the Night Owl Lifestyle
Get Pregnant Fast It’s 10:30 p.m., and my daughter stirs to head to the bathroom. As she flicks on the light, my son’s voice drifts from his room: “Mom, what time are we going to the park tomorrow?” Both of them went to bed two hours ago, yet sleep remains elusive. It’s likely they won’t…
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I Always Make Time to Lie Down With My Kids When They Ask (Even When It’s the Last Thing I Want to Do)
Get Pregnant Fast “Mom, can you lay down with me?” As I glanced at the clock, frustration bubbled up—9:30 p.m. and the last thing I felt like doing was lying down. I was exhausted. All I wanted was to finish that show I started with my partner, whom I hadn’t seen much of lately. My…
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This Bedtime Chart Has Parents Cracking Up
Get Pregnant Fast In the world of parenting, sleep is a hot-button issue, and one of the most contentious conversations revolves around the appropriate bedtime for children based on their age. Various charts circulate online, each claiming to provide the definitive answer, yet parents often find themselves rolling their eyes at so-called “expert” recommendations. The…
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Self-Care Strategies for the Solo Parent
Get Pregnant Fast “Self-care” has become a prominent term in our modern lexicon. When I began addressing my postpartum depression and anxiety, my therapist frequently inquired about my “self-care practices.” Initially, I interpreted this to mean my hygiene habits—an understandable assumption considering one of the major challenges of depression is mustering the motivation to even…
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Lullaby League: The Musical Solution for Sleepless Kids
Get Pregnant Fast Every parent who has ever struggled with a restless baby knows the challenge of getting little ones to settle down for the night. Whether it’s the perfect swaddle, a warm bottle, or a gentle back rub, every trick in the book seems to fail at some point. So, what’s the secret to…