Ashley BellMay 183 minAre 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....
Ashley BellApr 203 minWhat 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...
Ashley BellApr 13 minDoes My Toddler Need a Bedtime Snack?A bedtime snack can sometimes be more of a hindrance to sleep than it is a help...
Ashley BellMar 165 minBedtime Feeding for BabiesWhen should I drop the bedtime bottle? Does feeding a baby right before bed help him sleep longer? Questions about bedtime feeding answered
Ashley BellFeb 274 minDaylight Savings and Sleep: SpringBefore I became a sleep consultant, I thought both spring and fall Daylight Savings times had the same effect on children and, therefore,...
Ashley BellFeb 162 minTotal Blackout Solution- BlackoutEZI woke up at my normal time this morning, stumbled into the bathroom, and there I saw it...light coming through the bathroom window! This...
Ashley BellFeb 12 minWhen 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...
Ashley BellJan 194 minWhat to Do When Toddler Head BangsHead banging can be very alarming when parents first see it happening, which is totally understandable. I've worked with quite a few...
Ashley BellNov 16, 20216 min5 Gifts NOT to Get for Young KidsThere are a lot of great idea lists out there telling you what gifts to get kids for Christmas (or birthdays, etc.). However, I haven't...
Ashley BellNov 2, 20214 minWhat 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!
Ashley BellOct 25, 20214 min2 Mistakes Parents Make with Daylight Savings: Fall EditionTowards 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...
Ashley BellOct 12, 20215 minKids Can Play Board Games Beyond Their AgeYou can learn a lot about parenting from books, blogs (*wink, wink), professionals, and more. Some of parenting, though, is learning by...
Ashley BellSep 8, 20214 minHelping Kids Sleep Outside Their NormalSome parents are hesitant to put their child on a sleep schedule because they are afraid it will mean they can't deviate from that...
Ashley BellJul 13, 20213 minMelatonin for KidsMelatonin helps people sleep, there's no doubt about that. Yet, there is some debate over whether or not supplemental melatonin is...
Ashley BellJun 29, 20215 minStaying Up Late for Fireworks!Sleep consultant tips for surviving a late bedtime to enjoy 4th of July fireworks with your child.
Ashley BellJun 11, 20216 minWinning the Toddler Bed TransitionTips to make the toddler bed transition a smooth one!
Ashley BellApr 15, 20214 minIs Sleep Developmental?Is sleeping through the night a developmental skill? If so, when does that happen? Find out here!
Ashley BellOct 13, 20205 minThe Effect of Sugar on SleepFind out how sugar could be affecting your child's sleep.
Ashley BellSep 30, 20207 minPotty Training with OCPTOur experience and review of potty training with the "Oh Crap! Potty Training" method, particularly the night-time training part.
Ashley BellAug 13, 20204 minUnderstanding OvertirednessMy child is SOOO tired, why won't he just sleep?? If you've ever asked this question, reading this blog will give you the answer!