Toddler Climbing Out of Crib
Toddlers are curious creatures. They're also naturally adventurous and willing to take risks. And they don't yet understand boundaries of...
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Ashley Bell
- May 18
- 3 min
Are Montessori Beds Good for Toddlers?
The Montessori model has become increasingly popular. It's based on giving a child free reign to move and learn however he desires to....
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Ashley Bell
- Apr 19
- 3 min
What is a Sleep Prop?
Simply put, a sleep prop is anything that a child is dependent on to sleep. A sleep prop can also be called a sleep dependency or sleep...
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Ashley Bell
- Apr 1
- 3 min
Does My Toddler Need a Bedtime Snack?
A bedtime snack can sometimes be more of a hindrance to sleep than it is a help...
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Ashley Bell
- Mar 15
- 5 min
Bedtime Feeding for Babies
When should I drop the bedtime bottle? Does feeding a baby right before bed help him sleep longer?
Questions about bedtime feeding answered
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Ashley Bell
- Feb 26
- 4 min
Daylight Savings and Sleep: Spring
Before I became a sleep consultant, I thought both spring and fall Daylight Savings times had the same effect on children and, therefore,...
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Ashley Bell
- Feb 1
- 2 min
When Can Babies Start Using Blankets?
The safe sleep guidelines tell you that there should be nothing loose in a baby's sleep space before age 1. This includes stuffed...
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Ashley Bell
- Jan 19
- 4 min
What to Do When Toddler Head Bangs
Head banging can be very alarming when parents first see it happening, which is totally understandable. I've worked with quite a few...
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Ashley Bell
- Nov 2, 2021
- 4 min
What Should My Child Wear to Sleep?
How to dress your baby for bed as the seasons change. Cold weather, warm weather, TOG ratings, and more!
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Ashley Bell
- Oct 25, 2021
- 4 min
2 Mistakes Parents Make with Daylight Savings: Fall Edition
Towards the end of every year, many people "fall back" with a time change. During the fall time change, we gain an hour of time. This...
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Ashley Bell
- Aug 19, 2021
- 5 min
Teething and Sleep Issues
Teething is commonly named as a culprit for sleep issues. But is it really?
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Ashley Bell
- Jul 13, 2021
- 3 min
Melatonin for Kids
Melatonin helps people sleep, there's no doubt about that. Yet, there is some debate over whether or not supplemental melatonin is...
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Ashley Bell
- Jul 7, 2021
- 5 min
How Does Light Affect Sleep?
Bright light. Dim light. Red light. Blue light. How does light affect sleep?
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Ashley Bell
- Jun 29, 2021
- 5 min
Staying Up Late for Fireworks!
Sleep consultant tips for surviving a late bedtime to enjoy 4th of July fireworks with your child.
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Ashley Bell
- Jun 11, 2021
- 6 min
Winning the Toddler Bed Transition
Tips to make the toddler bed transition a smooth one!
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Ashley Bell
- Apr 9, 2021
- 3 min
Night Terrors in Children
What is a night terror and how can you help your child through it?
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Ashley Bell
- Feb 4, 2021
- 5 min
Optimize Childcare Sleeping
Many parents express concern when it comes to their children napping at daycare or a babysitter's house. Since a babysitter is normally...
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Ashley Bell
- Dec 28, 2020
- 3 min
Tips to Keep Babies Awake in the Car
Has an unexpected car nap ever messed up your child's schedule? Find out how to keep them awake in the car!
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Ashley Bell
- Nov 10, 2020
- 6 min
Room-sharing Success
8 tips to have a successful sibling room-sharing experience
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Ashley Bell
- Oct 20, 2020
- 4 min
Daylight Savings and Sleep: Fall
Learn how to adjust a child's schedule for Daylight Savings Time!
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