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Why You Shouldn't Use Sleep Contraptions

Why You Shouldn't Use Sleep Contraptions

by Richelle Franklin
There are all manner of sleep contraptions that promise to help get your child to sleep. Let me explain why, even though they may work, they're actually doing more harm than good in the long run.
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Tips for maintaining your child's sleep schedule over the holiday period.

Tips for maintaining your child's sleep schedule over the holiday period.

by Richelle Franklin
  It has taken you a few weeks to get your child into a good routine and to sleep well. Now that you've put in the time, effort and energy in to ma...
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When Is the Right Time to Sleep Train?

When Is the Right Time to Sleep Train?

by Richelle Franklin
There are two things I can pretty much guarantee you when it comes to teaching your baby to sleep through the night. 1. It’s going to be a challen...
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The Benefits of Sleep

The Benefits of Sleep

by Richelle Franklin
Sleep has always been, and will likely continue to be, a bit of a mystery. From an evolutionary standpoint, it seems like something that we shou...
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How to Deal with Your Child's Fear of the Dark

How to Deal with Your Child's Fear of the Dark

by Richelle Franklin
“Mom, I can’t sleep.” Fear of the dark usually starts to show up around the 2-year mark. As toddler’s minds mature, their memory gets longer a...
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Tips for Dealing with the End of Daylight Savings

Tips for Dealing with the End of Daylight Savings

by Richelle Franklin
The end of daylight savings time is coming up soon. Most parents don’t mind it so much when they gain an extra hour, but it sends fear through ...
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Juggling Bedtime Routines

Juggling Bedtime Routines

by Richelle Franklin
Bringing a new baby into the house is a glorious, exciting, terrifying occasion, especially when you have one or two already, and it can bring u...
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How to Create a Sleep Sanctuary for Your Child

How to Create a Sleep Sanctuary for Your Child

by Richelle Franklin
One of the easiest things you can do to help get your child sleeping through the night is to create what I like to call a ‘sleep sanctuary'. What d...
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Snoring and Mouth Breathing in Children

Snoring and Mouth Breathing in Children

by Richelle Franklin
I used to think that snoring babies were absolutely adorable. After all, what better indicator is there that your baby is fast asleep and getting t...
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