As a mom to a kiddo with Down Syndrome, I see firsthand how a child with differing abilities positively impacts a neurotypical child. Families who experience disability NEED your help to walk this life! Moving through the world in...
With the magic of summer nights upon us, I often get questions about bigger kids and summer bedtimes. Mostly, are my kids getting enough sleep during summer?
“My five-year-old doesn’t want to go to bed because it’s still light out...
While babies and toddlers are notoriously not the best sleepers, more and more school-aged children are struggling to get the recommended amount of sleep they need to feel well rested.
Well-rested children perform better academically and athletically and are more...
These past few days watching the snow melt has me playing outside with my boys as much as I can. It's funny how warm 40 degrees feels in February! I have found myself resurrecting the ride-on toy fleet from...
If you're a new parent, you're likely worrying about a million things when your baby comes home from the hospital. Gaining enough weight, watching temperature, figuring out days/nights - its endless. If you're anything like me, you might also...
As a pediatric sleep consultant, I speak to parents whose lives are being turned upside down by their toddlers' nap schedules. As a parent, I know that for those of us who are caring for these tiny dictators, afternoon...
Nap transitions can be exhausting and confusing. When your baby should be napping and for how long can seem like some crazy impossible riddle. But it doesn't have to be that way! Want to handle nap transitions like a pro?...
Potty training is one of those things in parenthood that is unavoidable. When and how to potty train are common topics of conversation amongst those of us in the throes of toddlerhood.
Much like everything in parenthood (in life?),...
It’s safe to say that if a child isn’t sleeping well, there is usually at least one parent who isn't sleeping well, either. After weeks, months, or even years of sleep deprivation, I understand why some parents may go on the...
When I began sleep training my daughter, I faced serious backlash. One woman told me that allowing her to cry (at all) would give her brain damage. Some suggested I would ruin any attachment she may have with me,...
In + Around Seacoast
5 Seacoast Peaks Your Kid Can Summit
When you think of the Seacoast, I’m assuming that mountains don’t readily come to mind. However, while the southeastern portion of New Hampshire and...
