Remembering Our Babies As many of you know October is Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness month. Though I feel so privileged to work with families and babies from all over the world, I know that not every couple’s journey to parenthood is free from struggle and loss. This month we are reminded to remember and pray for all the parents out there grieving the loss of their baby or babies and honor all those little lives that were taken so [...]
NAPTIME CHECKLIST Hands down the number one topic I get asked about is naps. The notorious 30-45 minute nap has so many parents stumped and desperate for help. When I work with familes, naps are always a focus not only because parents need that break in the day, but also because proper daytime sleep sets baby up for success for the longest possible stretch of nighttime sleep. When we’re talking about naps, we go through this checklist to be [...]
The Dreaded 4 Month Sleep Regression… We all have been warned and whether you are a first time parent or a seasoned veteran we all know that around 3-5 months there is a definite change in your baby’s sleep. The good news is it does not last forever, there are ways to manage through it and even though you may feel like you have a newborn again- your baby is old enough to not only learn and practice independent sleep, [...]
Naps. Never has something been so loved and hated among mothers. After all, a solid nap allows mom some downtime (and maybe the chance to drink a hot cup of coffee!) but a nap spent crying – well, it’s enough to pull your hair out. As we’ve discussed in other posts, there are a number of reasons your child (baby or toddler) may be fighting his naps. However, it is important to note that just because he doesn’t [...]
Sadly COVID-19 has affected all of us, some worse than others. Praying for all those families who have lost jobs, lost money, had delays, had friends or family infected with the disease, and simply have had their lives flipped upside down. As a Nurse Practitioner, I strongly agree with adhering to the recommendations by the CDC. Here are some steps to protect yourself and your family: 1. Clean your hands often Wash your hands often with soap and water for [...]
And here is the Toddler Video
They are finally here! I can't tell you guys all the work that went into making these! Because our time is limited with the amount of clients we take on at a time, I wanted to find a way to get information to you guys in the easiest way possible. These videos are short, very informative, have sleep schedules up through a year and will hopefully be encouragement to all you out there looking for support through this crazy parenting [...]
Hello! Thank you for all that follow along and all that are new here! I will be adding so much more content to the blog to hopefully give you guys more information and get you guys headed in the right direction with your little ones! Please follow along @sleepshopconsulting and all our other team members! We have an incredible group of women here that all have such unique and amazing gifts. Feel so so lucky to be able to work [...]
[iframe style="border:none" src="//html5-player.libsyn.com/embed/episode/id/6330613/height/90/width/480/thumbnail/yes/render-playlist/no/theme/custom/tdest_id/602456/custom-color/3a8fa9" height="90" width="480" scrolling="no" allowfullscreen webkitallowfullscreen mozallowfullscreen oallowfullscreen msallowfullscreen]In this final episode of the season, I share a little bit about why I started my business, Sleep Shop, and discuss a few reasons why parents hire me. I delve into my background working as a hospital chaplain, then as a high school counselor, and eventually opening up my consultancy. I describe the process behind our work at Sleep Shop and showcase how we support parents all over the [...]
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