Understanding Separation Anxiety in Children
In the early stages of infancy, parents are typically always with their babies. Once a child is born, you are basically glued to their side and that’s not a bad thing because they need you. You are the one responsible for making sure your baby is as happy and healthy as can be. However, as they start to get older, it’s common for babies to have trouble with being left alone while sleeping because they are so used to having someone around constantly to comfort them and reassure them that they are safe. A little separation anxiety during these periods is completely normal but it’s important to truly understand what it means to have separation anxiety so that you can recognize the signs and determine if professional help may be needed. What is separation anxiety? Separation anxiety is a mental health condition that occurs when your child is experiencing excessive worry or fear about separation [...]
The Biggest Sleep Mistakes NYC Parents Make
Getting your baby to sleep through the night can be one of the most difficult obstacles of parenthood during the early stages of your little one’s life. Having a baby that won’t fall asleep doesn’t only affect your baby, but it also can affect you and your ability to take care of your family confidently. If you are trying everything you can think of to get your baby to sleep and it’s still not working, it may be time to turn to a sleep consultant. SleepShop works with many certified sleep consultants that have developed a special approach to sleep training. We tailor our techniques to each individual family’s unique parenting style and goals. We help families ensure they find peace and joy in what can otherwise be a very chaotic and stressful stage of life. Parents often don’t even realize that their tactics are making it harder for their baby to fall asleep. Here [...]
Sleep Health is Maternal Health: Why NYC Moms Should Prioritize Sleep Habits
Many pregnant women anticipate that the next few years of their lives will be filled with sleepless nights and tired days. While it feels like common sense to think that having a child can mean less sleep, few people ask why we have to sacrifice rest for parenthood, and it’s time that we do. According to the National Sleep Foundation, 74% of stay-at-home moms report insomnia but working parents can be just as affected too, experiencing problems with performance and even safety risks such as driving to risk with sleep deprivation. Lack of sleep does more than just cause parents to be tired. Not getting rest can create serious havoc such as causing hormonal changes, weight gain, lack of concentration, weight gain, and a weakened immune system. When you’re trying to devote your time to caring for a newborn baby or busy toddler, these are the last things you should be dealing with. In fact, [...]
Introducing Sleep Training to Your Toddler
Is your toddler having trouble sleeping through the night on their own? Do you feel like it's too late to get them on a proper sleep schedule? Well, the good news is it’s never too late! Maybe you had a working sleep method and now your toddler is throwing you for a loop. Or maybe sleep training didn’t feel comfortable for you and your baby until now. Sleep training can be introduced or re-introduced at any stage of early childhood! So, don’t beat yourself up if you are currently on the struggle bus. In this article, we are going to talk about ways to properly introduce sleep training to your little one so that you can get your life back on track! The SleepShop offers expert toddler sleep consulting in New York City for moms who want to start sleep habits that last for a lifetime. Understanding why your toddler can't sleep The first step [...]
