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When is the best time to ditch the bottle for your toddler?

When is the best time to ditch the bottle for your toddler?

by Richelle Franklin
When to Ditch the Bottle: A Guide for Parents As a Sleep Sense Consultant, one of the most common questions I receive from parents is about when to...
Room sharing - Do's and don'ts.

Room sharing - Do's and don'ts.

by Richelle Franklin
The Do's and Don'ts of Room Sharing with Your Baby: A Guide for Parents As a Sleep Sense Consultant, I understand that room sharing with your baby ...
Managing a social life after sleep training.

Managing a social life after sleep training.

by Richelle Franklin
Navigating Evenings Out Without Sacrificing Your Baby's Sleep After working hard to get your little one sleeping well with a Sleep Sense Consultant...
How Co-regulation can help a child manage bedtime anxiety.

How Co-regulation can help a child manage bedtime anxiety.

by Richelle Franklin
Understanding Co-regulation Co-regulation refers to the process where an adult helps a child manage and understand their emotions and behaviors. Th...
The Resting Brain: It Works Harder Than You Think.

The Resting Brain: It Works Harder Than You Think.

by Richelle Franklin
  While our bodies rest, our brains embark on an intricate journey each night. Far from being idle, the brain during sleep engages in a variety of ...
Understanding Night Terrors in Children: A Guide for Parents

Understanding Night Terrors in Children: A Guide for Parents

by Richelle Franklin
  As a Child Sleep Consultant, one of the most distressing concerns I encounter from parents involves night terrors. Understanding what night terro...
Transitioning to daytime nutrition after 6 months of age.

Transitioning to daytime nutrition after 6 months of age.

by Richelle Franklin
Transitioning to Daytime Nutrition After 6 Months Once your baby reaches six months old, nighttime feedings often become less about nutritional nec...
Motherhood and the Myth of Perfect Baby Sleep: Practical Tips for Easing Anxiety

Motherhood and the Myth of Perfect Baby Sleep: Practical Tips for Easing Anxiety

by Richelle Franklin
As a mother, it's natural to want the best for your child - including their sleep, especially if you've worked hard to create good sleep habits an...
Introducing Your Newborn to Your Toddler

Introducing Your Newborn to Your Toddler

by Richelle Franklin
Congratulations, you! If you’re reading this, there’s a pretty good chance you’ve either just welcomed a new addition to your family, or are pla...
Preparing for the Start of Daylight Savings

Preparing for the Start of Daylight Savings

by Richelle Franklin
Daylight Savings is here! Most parents don’t mind it so much when they are gaining an extra hour, but it sends shivers through parents’ bones when...
Extinction Bursts

Extinction Bursts

by Richelle Franklin
If you’re planning on addressing your little one’s sleep issues, I want to prepare you for something. It’s possible that things are going to get w...
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5 Reasons Your Kids Need More Sleep

5 Reasons Your Kids Need More Sleep

by Richelle Franklin
Did you know that March is National Sleep Awareness Month? Or is that something that’s only celebrated by sleep nerds like myself? Either way, the...
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