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Archive for the ‘Children and Sleep’ CategoryChanging Sleep Patterns of You & Your FamilyThursday, September 23rd, 2010Your 411 to the ages and stages of sleepWish you could ‘sleep like a baby? Sounds appealing but our sleep needs evolve with each life phase, so what’s good for your 10 month old may not be so good for you. Understanding the ages and stages of sleep lets us better meet those needs and ultimately achieve healthier, more vital lives. From Baby Crib to Big Kid BedThursday, September 16th, 2010Transition your child for a healthier night’s restSomewhere between 1 ½ and 3 years old it happens. Maybe there’s a new baby on the way or suddenly that baby crib mattress seems too small. Either way, you’re asking, “Is it time to move my child to a big kid bed?’ Back to School? Back to Bedtime First!Thursday, September 9th, 2010Reboot your child’s sleep routine after summer vacationThe ease of summer nights with campfires, sleepovers and trips to the cottage is passing – but are you ready for hectic school mornings? Whether your child’s starting kindergarten or heading back to high school the transition from casual summer nights to harried fall mornings goes easier with a little planning. College Campus Sleep Kick Off!Tuesday, August 10th, 2010Managing your college kid’s sleep deprivationMoving into a college dorm can feel a lot like taking up residence in the city that never sleeps. While most kids figure how to balance their rock-star nightlife with getting good grades, some need some extra nudging to tuck into bed at a decent hour. Doctor-Ordered BedrestMonday, July 12th, 2010Getting through bedrest with your sanity intactIt can be terrifying to have your pregnancy labeled high-risk and ordered to stay in bed for months. But remember, it’s a broad term applied to any woman who faces a higher-than-average risk of complications during pregnancy or delivering a baby with health concerns. It doesn’t mean your pregnancy won’t progress normally or your baby won’t arrive healthy. Baby Sleep HabitsWednesday, June 23rd, 2010Rest assured – Sleep challenges are more normal than you thinkIf your baby mixes up his days and nights, it’s because of all the late-night bathroom trips during the last months of your pregnancy. Sound unbelievable? That’s just one of the many myths thrown my way during my first days as a new mother. SIDS and Safe Sleep for Your BabyFriday, May 28th, 2010Making the nightshift safeMost parents are more than a little overwhelmed when they leave the safety of the hospital where nurses are on call every minute of the day and night. And when asked, parents cite sleep safety and Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) as their biggest concern. What parent hasn’t leaned over their child’s crib, anxiously watching for that soft rise and fall? Defined as the unexplained death of a baby, SIDS remains the leading cause of death of infants less than one-year-old. |
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