Tips for Parents, Babies and Children: Spring 2017 Time Change: March 12, 2017

Tips For Parents, Babies & Toddlers for Spring Time Change 2017

Tips For Parents, Babies & Toddlers for Spring Time Change 2017

It’s that time again: the “Spring Forward” 2017 Time change. In the US, we will turn our clocks ahead one hour this weekend at 2:00 a.m. on Sunday, March 12th, 2017. If you are in Europe, Daylight Saving Time will begin on March 26th, 2017.

I am looking forward to the extra daylight and a dose of Vitamin D from the sunshine.  As with all time changes, the family should be prepared and expect some sleep disruptions and have tips and strategies on how to tackle it all.

If you employ these tips, it will be easier for your to support your little ones through their own transition

Tips for Parents:

  • Eliminate all caffeine after 1:30 p.m. this week in order to make it easier to go to bed earlier.

  • If possible, also avoid alcohol this weekend, which negatively affects sleep.

  • Go to bed 15 minutes earlier than usual on the Thursday 3/9/17

  • On Friday 3/10/17 go to bed 30 minutes earlier than usual.

  • On Saturday try to go to bed 45 minutes earlier than your usual bedtime (notice a pattern?).

This time change can often be very difficult for children. After all, imagine being used to a 7pm bedtime and now it’s been moved to what your body feels is 6pm!. 

Be patient as it does take the body 7-9 days for the natural circadian rhythm to get back on track.

To make the transition easier, I have outlined some tips to help your baby or toddler make a gentle change. Don’t worry. There are a couple of ways to tackle this transition and you can choose the one that suits your style and your child’s needs the best.

  • Before the time change…be diligent that your child is getting adequate naps so that they aren’t overtired.

  • Be prepared for your baby’s bedtime to feel earlier, since it actually is earlier. Remember, we’re jumping ahead a full hour, so what used to be 6:00 p.m. is now 7:00 p.m. (but it will still feel like 6:00 p.m. to your baby).

  • Exposure to morning light can help the body “reset” the circadian rhythm. If it’s too cold, open the windows and let in some natural light.  Try to get at least thirty minutes of sunlight first thing in the morning for that initial week to help your body tune into the time change.

I recommend that you choose between two transition methods for Daylight Savings Time.

Transition Method 1: Pretend that Nothing Has Changed.

Best Method for Families with children with “early rising” tendencies (up before 6am)

Best Method for busy Parents who already feel “rushed” at bedtime.

If you have a child that actually wakes up before 6am, then this may be the right method for you.  This method is probably the easiest for most families, as you will follow your daily routine according to the clock, but everything will be pushed ahead one hour.

If you choose this method do the following:

  • Move your clock ahead an hour on Saturday night, and proceed with your normal day Sunday.

  • Note: be aware that following this “do nothing approach” means your child will lose an hour, which has the potential to create a struggle at bedtime, because bedtime will be a full hour earlier than it was last night.

  • Because your baby or toddler is not aware that the time has changed, they will wake up at their normal time (hopefully), but instead of 6:00 a.m., it will be 7:00 a.m. (see what I mean about solving that pesky early rising issue?).

  • However, don't let your child sleep past 7:30 or 8am or else bedtime will be harder.

  • Proceed with your normal day, and be sure that your meals and naps, and bedtime are at the appropriate time (you may have to watch the clock).

Remember that your baby will be going to bed at their “regular time”. For example, if your baby is used to a 7:00 p.m. bedtime, put them to bed at the NEW 7:00 p.m. (which was previously 6:00 p.m.). It is very possible that meals and naps will fall into place naturally with this method, but be prepared that your child may not actually be tired at bedtime yet. Remember, they don’t understand why they’ve lost an hour, and it’s suddenly still light out at bedtime, so you may have to be a bit flexible or now might be the time to install those room darkening shades.

This method of adjustment seldom takes more than a week!

Transition Method 2: Make DAILY adjustments

Best for families that know the time change will be hard on their kiddo

Best for families who feel more secure when they “plan in advance”

  • About 5-7 days before the time change, begin putting your child to bed 10-20 minutes earlier, moving the time back every day or few days until you reach a full hour. So, if your child has a 7:00 p.m. bedtime, you want to begin with bedtime at 6:40 p.m. ,then 6:20 p.m., then 6:00 p.m.

  • Be consistent as possible with your baby’s food and sleep schedule. This means that you need to shift all meals, snacks, and naps a half hour earlier as well.

  • Watch the clock to stay on the new schedule of 30 minutes earlier.

  • Don’t forget to wake your child a bit earlier to help with this transition schedule.

  • After about a week, your child should be back at their 7:00 p.m. bedtime.

  • Adjust all meals, snacks, and naps to fit the “new” schedule on the same day that you shift to your child’s new, fully-adjusted bedtime.

Here is an example: If your baby or toddler’s bedtime is 7 pm, it will look like this:

  • Tuesday 3/7/17 : 6:50 pm bedtime

  • Wednesday 3/8/17 : 6:40 pm bedtime

  • Thursday 3/9/17: 6:30 pm bedtime

  • Friday: 3/10/17 6:20 pm bedtime

  • Saturday 3/11/17: 6:10 pm bedtime

  • Sunday 3/12/17: 7 pm bedtime (new time—old time will be 6 pm)

Keep in mind that the goal is to be back to your baby’s normal bedtime (and routine) in just a few days (some children may take a bit longer, so don’t fret if your child takes a week or so).

Whichever method you choose, it’s important to remember that your baby’s internal clock is used to Standard Time. You may need to revert to some sleep training methods for a few days to help ease the time change. “Springing forward” also means that nights are shorter, which may be an issue for some children who are used to dark winter nights.  Remember, every child is different, and your little one will adjust, but don’t fret if it’s not overnight (some toddlers can take a few weeks to adjust!). Prepare for the transition to take a few days, and watch for those sleep cues that will tell you when your child is tired and ready to sleep!

Overview On How To Handle Daylight Saving Time:

  • Decide which Daylight Savings sleep transition method you want to use to help your child adjust.

  • Take your baby’s internal clock into account and watch for sleepy cues.

  • Check to see if light is an issue, and consider purchasing room-darkening shades for bedtime, but also expose them to morning light in that first week to “reset” their internal clock.

  • Most importantly, be flexible and patient. A time change is often hard on kids and adults alike. Readjustment can take about 5-7 days.  Just be mindful of the clock and your schedule.

  • Keep evening plans calm and watch for sleepy cues. Dim the lights in house and avoid screen-time that can be too stimulating.

  • If needed, use your preferred sleep training method to help encourage sleep and help your baby get the rest he/she needs.

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Facebook Live Sleep Talk on Healthy Sleep Habits

What fun I had giving an education talk on the topic of Healthy Sleep Habits at @Pure Pediatrics on 1/26/17 in Houston, TX.  Dr Alana Kennedy-Nassar's offers a unique approach to pediatric care! Pure Pediatrics is a rare pediatric clinics offering house calls within a 10-mile radius. They also offer physician access 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Patients can access their physician directly via email, text or telephone any time of the day or night.

I CALL THAT EXCEPTIONAL CARE! 

We filmed the 1 hour presentation on Facebook Live.

Here is the link to Facebook Live...Please feel free to clink and learn!!! 

To learn more about Pure Pediatrics click here.

Solve your child’s sleep struggles once and for all — so everyone finally sleeps again.

I help sleep-deprived families get where they need to be: well-rested.

There Is No Need To "Cry-It-Out"

I Offer Guilt-Free, Gentle Sleep Coaching

Easy and calm bedtimes, quiet, peaceful nights, reliable naps and confident parenting are yours.

With proven, evidence-based methods, an expert, signature process, and full-service support,

I help you tenderly teach the “skills of sleep” to your child.

I’ve Helped Over 800 Families Sleep Through The Night.

That’s More Than 2,400 Family Members Now Sleeping Better.

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Great Success Stories: Tales from Grateful Clients!

Success Stories: Tales from Grateful Clients

Sleep Baby=Happy Baby=Happy Mommy!

Sleep Baby=Happy Baby=Happy Mommy!

SLEEP IS BLISS....LET'S GET YOU SOME MORE!

It is so wonderful to hear parents tell their "before and after" sleep stories. Here are two inspiring stories that prove peaceful nights are possible!!! I have helped over 500 clients...I can help you too. Don't hesitate to reach out to talk live and find out how Gentle Sleep Coaching can work for your family. http://www.blissfulbabysleepcoaching.com/do-i-need-a-sleep-coach/

TODDLER SLEEP

Kathleen P.  from GA: Child was 2 years old at time of sleep coaching

"When our daughter was 18 months old, she took an hour on average to fall asleep for naps and bedtime, and then woke every 2-4 hours.  She was sleeping on our guest mattress on the floor because she couldn’t fall asleep without me (her mother) right beside her, and often wouldn’t sleep unless I stayed the rest of the night.  She was completely dependent upon me to sleep, so much so that she’d scream until I arrived if my husband tried to help alone.  I was beyond exhausted and really had no idea what to do.  I was afraid of sleep training, fearing it would ruin her trust and secure attachment with me.  Friends and family had told me “She’ll eventually sleep through the night on her own”, so I kept waiting. 

I finally called Joanna out of desperation after a particularly horrible night of no sleep.  It had to change or I felt like moving out!  I immediately felt comfortable with Joanna, as she reassured me she could help and that she understood where we were coming from.  She thoroughly explained her approach and the sleep science behind why it works.  As a team of 3, she helped us create a sleep plan that was exactly what my daughter needed.  Because of my daughter’s age and numerous sleep crutches, we all thought it would take many weeks to train her.  We were thrilled when she was sleep trained after only 11 days, and was nap trained after 12.  She now sleeps a full 12 hours at night in her crib, and requires no participation from us to fall asleep.  It is the true definition of bliss.

I want to shout it from the rooftops that sleep training is beneficial and necessary!  I wish I had known that falling asleep on your own is a learned skill, not one you just wait for your child to figure out.  I strongly urge any parent struggling with exhaustion to please call Joanna and trust her.  Her approach is truly gentle, and has saved our sanity and happiness as parents.  We could not have done this without her, and are so happy with what we’ve achieved with her guidance."

OLDER BABY SLEEP

M. Miller, Michigan:  Child was 7 month old at time of sleep coaching

"We called Joanna for our second child. Our first kid is a great sleeper, we never expected to have such a hard time with our second. We were exhausted confused and we did not know what to try next!!! A friend of mine told me about Blissful Baby Sleep Coaching and I immediately called. Joanna was great and I could tell from our initial conversation that she will be able to help us. We followed Joanna’s Plan and after 3 days our 7 months old baby was sleeping trough the night and napping.  Joanna and her method was a god send, she help us every step of the way, week days and weekends you name it, she was there.

Thank you Joanna for giving our son the gift of sleep. Merci Merci!!!!!"

Solve your child’s sleep struggles once and for all — so everyone finally sleeps again.

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There Is No Need To "Cry-It-Out"

I Offer Guilt-Free, Gentle Sleep Coaching

Easy and calm bedtimes, quiet, peaceful nights, reliable naps and confident parenting are yours.

With proven, evidence-based methods, an expert, signature process, and full-service support,

I help you tenderly teach the “skills of sleep” to your child.

I’ve Helped Over 800 Families Sleep Through The Night.

That’s More Than 2,400 Family Members Now Sleeping Better.

Let Me Help Your Whole Family Sleep Better, Too.

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It's Here: The Answer To Choosing The Best Baby Food: Pure Spoon Purees

A solution to the dilemma of finding "the best baby food" that your child will actually eat: Pure Spoon Purees!

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As part of my role as a Gentle Sleep Coach, I review a comprehensive case history for every baby I work with. Time and time again, parents are struggling with introducing solids and finding "the best food" with optimum flavor so their babies can enjoy the "learning" that goes along with introducing solids. 

I have recently discovered the perfect solution to all my client's inquiries: Feed your baby Pure Spoon which offers 100% certified organic fruit and veggie purees by using a cool-temperature, high-pressure pasteurization technique, which provides high nutritional value and plenty of flavor for little ones who are just discovering their taste buds. The containers are just the right size in a cute, 4.2 oz. containers to use when you're home or out. There are 22 purees and an example of the offerings include apples & broccoli, butternut squash, apples & oats, and simply carrots. The best part is that Pure Spoon has massive distribution all over the contiguous US and so can now be found at Whole Foods, Shoprite, and select Target stores,. They also just started offering online ordering and purees are delivered FRESH and COLD at your front door.

Best of all...its not just my recommendation that counts...Pure Spoon was just named by Macaroni Kid as one of the top picks for Best Organic Baby Foods. The article is posted here: http://stork.macaronikid.com/article/1374842/four-organic-baby-foods-your-little-one-will-love

Go for it: TRY PURE SPOON!!! Between now and 12/12, enter the GIVEAWAY to WIN a Sampler of Pure Spoon's offerings. First Step: Go to the website (www.blissfulbabysleepcoaching.com) and sign up to receive one of 2 Free gifts: You can opt-in for a Free 15 minute Sleep Consultation to talk to an expert sleep coach about your child’s sleep concerns OR you can sign up to receive an unbelievably helpful report on the "5 Reasons & Solutions As To Why Your Child was Awake Last Night". Second Step: Please "like” the Blissful Baby Sleep Facebook business page. Once you have completed these two tasks, than you will be entered into the drawing to WIN this fabulous GIVEAWAY OF 22 ORGANIC PUREES FROM PURE SPOON! Incredible, delicious, easy nutrition. Contest open only to those in the contiguous US. Winner will be contacted by email and Facebook.

Want to know more about the history of the company and the brilliant mind behind it all. The idea for Pure Spoon was sparked when Alyson Eberle discovered that all of the food in the baby aisle at her local grocery store wasn’t anything that she wanted to feed her little girl. Alyson was on a mission to solve this dilemma and after much research and experimentation, Pure Spoon was born. All of Pure Spoon's purees start with fresh, organic produce but the real secret lies in the innovative method of pasteurization called HPP that uses high pressure (not heat) to lock in all of the nutrients and keep the food safe.  So to find out how to buy local or to do some online ordering than please go to http://purespoon.com.

P.S. The most popular item is the Puree Sampler which is a box filled with 22 purees, 2 of each of their 11 yummy recipes. It is an excellent way to test everything that Pure Spoon has to offer so you can figure out what your little foodie enjoys the most. (purespoon.com)

Solve your child’s sleep struggles once and for all — so everyone finally sleeps again.

I help sleep-deprived families get where they need to be: well-rested.

There Is No Need To "Cry-It-Out"

I Offer Guilt-Free, Gentle Sleep Coaching

Easy and calm bedtimes, quiet, peaceful nights, reliable naps and confident parenting are yours.

With proven, evidence-based methods, an expert, signature process, and full-service support,

I help you tenderly teach the “skills of sleep” to your child.

I’ve Helped Over 800 Families Sleep Through The Night.

That’s More Than 2,400 Family Members Now Sleeping Better.

Let Me Help Your Whole Family Sleep Better, Too.

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Fall Time Change 2016: Tips and Tricks for the Time Transition

Are you ready for the Fall Time Change on Sunday, November 6, 2016? In order to make this a smooth transition for every family member, I have prepared some tips and tricks to properly prepare for the time change.

Fall Time Change is November 6, 2016. Read for Tips and Tricks for the Time Transistion

The time change is coming.

You have probably noticed that the days have been getting shorter since the summer solstice on June 20. For 2016, the end of daylight-saving time will fall on Sunday, Nov. 6, at 2 a.m. At that time clocks will "fall back" and change from 2 a.m. back to 1 a.m.

The good news is that you will get a “bonus hour” of overall sleep and a “bonus hour” of light in the morning, so waking up will definitely be easier.  In the evening, it will be darker one hour earlier, so often the day feels really short. You will find yourself wanting to “get cozy” and you and the kids will likely get drowsy earlier—and therefore bedtime will hopefully be easier.

To get ready, see my two strategies for the fall time change for children 6 months-5 yrs of age. Please know it can take up to 2 weeks for a child to make the transition to the new time change, so be patient and mindful of your child’s sleepy cues.

Be proactive and begin making changes to your routine 3-7 days prior to the time change (babies 6mo.-5yrs). This option is best for children that tend to be early risers or children that tend to be sensitive to schedule changes. These children usually benefit from gradually changing their schedule on the days leading up to the time change. 

How to do it:

  • Start putting your child to bed 10-15 minutes later than his or her normal naptime or bedtime and of course, make similar changes to the nap schedule. 

  • Every other day/night, try to “bump up” naptime/bedtime by 10-15 minutes. Do this until the night of the time change.

  • The goal is to complete shifting your child’s bedtime schedule up by an hour by the time the clock changes.  For example: your child’s normal nap time is 8:45am, bump it to 9am and do this for 2 days and then, bump to 9:15am for 2 days and so on. If you would rather “work” the bedtime angle than if bedtime is normally 7pm. During the days leading up to the time change, push bedtime to 7:15, 7:30, 7:45, 8pm…then when the time change happens, the 8pm bedtime will “FALL BACK” to 7pm and your child will already be in the mode for the new bedtime.

  • If you try this method and your child starts waking before 6am, then STOP and go back to your old schedule. You will need to adjust to new time change in the “Just in time” method.

Use the “Just in Time” option: Sync with new clock times on November 6, 2016. If you don’t have the time or inclination to plan ahead, then you can simply respond to your child’s needs once the time change has happened. This means that all naps, meals and bedtime will automatically switch to the new time. This might also mean your child may wake earlier in the morning for the first week or so, but soon things will normalize.

How to do it:

  • If your child starts to wake before 6am, (which is considered early) than it is imperative that you attend to this early rising or else it will persist.

  • If you experience early rising, go to your child’s room, remind him or her it is still time for sleeping and try to soothe him or her back to sleep. (can use a tot clock for children 2.5 yrs of age and older)

  • If the child does not go back to sleep, then use this strategy to make it “morning:” keep the room dark until 6am, then exit the room for 10-20 seconds, then re-enter the room and turn on the lights and open shades and then get your child out of bed. 

  • In this way, you will not be reinforcing early rising and eventually your child’s circadian rhythm will get back on track. If you have ongoing issues with early rising after 10-14 days after the time change, then I highly recommend reading my post on early rising (http://www.blissfulbabysleepcoaching.com/blog/2016/10/5/why-does-my-child-wakes-before-6am-every-daytips-to-tackle-early-rising

  • In either case, it is important for children to get their daily dose of Vitamin D with morning light exposure. Turn on the lights, open your shades and, most importantly, try to give your child morning sunlight for at least 20-30 minutes a day during that first 7-10 days of the time change. This will help to reset your child’s circadian rhythm.

It’s also important to protect your sleep! Here are my time change tips for adults:

Since you are gaining an hour of sleep, it is often easier just to go to sleep at your normal time on Saturday night and then allow yourself to sleep in on Sunday morning. Then for the first couple of days, please know that your body will be busy regulating to the new time change, so light exposure in the morning will really help your body adjust.

Like jet lag, time changes take about a week to resolve and so it is wise to be patient and try to adhere to a flexible schedule and you will begin to see it all normalize. Happy Fall!!

If after 2-3 weeks, you are still experiencing difficulties, than it might be time for a “time change tune-up” min consultation. I am now offering 15-60 minute “mini consults” to address immediate sleep concerns. Please visit my Services page to buy 15 increments of time to brainstorm and find solutions to your sleep concerns. http://www.blissfulbabysleepcoaching.com/coaching-services/

Solve your child’s sleep struggles once and for all — so everyone finally sleeps again.

I help sleep-deprived families get where they need to be: well-rested.

There Is No Need To "Cry-It-Out"

I Offer Guilt-Free, Gentle Sleep Coaching

Easy and calm bedtimes, quiet, peaceful nights, reliable naps and confident parenting are yours.

With proven, evidence-based methods, an expert, signature process, and full-service support,

I help you tenderly teach the “skills of sleep” to your child.

I’ve Helped Over 800 Families Sleep Through The Night.

That’s More Than 2,400 Family Members Now Sleeping Better.

Let Me Help Your Whole Family Sleep Better, Too.

Click the button below to schedule a live 45 minute Sleep Strategy Session where you can gain expert insights into how to tackle the sleep struggles once and for all! (small fee applies)

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Blissful Baby Sleep Coaching was picked as winner of Red Tricycle’s 2016 Totally Awesome Awards.

Blissful Baby Sleep Coaching was picked as winner of Red Tricycle’s 2016 Totally Awesome Awards. Red Tricycle’s Totally Awesome Awards is the largest awards program in the greater parenting community. The Totally Awesome Awards recognize the best family-friendly products, parenting tips, and resources for babies and tots across the nation and allows parents to elect their favorites from a curated list of best-of-the-best. Blissful Baby Sleep Coaching has won this award recognition in 2012, 2013 and 2016! In honor of this award, up until 10/31/16, I am offering discounts of Gentle Sleep Coaching packages and offering a Giveaway to win a FREE 30min. consultation. Read on for more details.

 

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2016, San Francisco CA.  Blissful Baby Sleep Coaching has won the honor of Most Awesome Parenting Program in Red Tricycle’s Annual Totally Awesome Awards. To celebrate this award, read below for special offers and a gi…

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: October 2016, San Francisco CA. Blissful Baby Sleep Coaching has won the honor of Most Awesome Parenting Program in Red Tricycle’s Annual Totally Awesome Awards. To celebrate this award, read below for special offers and a giveaway for a FREE 30-minute Sleep Consultation.

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

October 2016, San Francisco CA. Blissful Baby Sleep Coaching has won the honor of Most Awesome Parenting Program in Red Tricycle’s Annual Totally Awesome Awards.

Red Tricycle’s Totally Awesome Awards is the largest awards program in the greater parenting community. The Totally Awesome Awards recognize the best family-friendly products, parenting tips, and resources for babies and tots across the nation and allows parents to elect their favorites from a curated list of best-of-the-best.

The 4th Annual Totally Awesome Awards Driven had a huge audience of active and engaged parents.  This year’s Totally Awesome Awards amassed more than 350,000 participants and 70,000 online votes across 88 categories.

Blissful Baby Sleep Coaching not only won this award in 2016, but also in 2012 and 2013. “Winning a Red Tricycle Totally Awesome Award is an incredible recognition of the hard work I do to offer individualized Pediatric Sleep Coaching services using a proven approach of gentle sleep coaching to reclaim peaceful nights for tired parents”  says Joanna Clark, Founder of Blissful Baby Sleep Coaching. “Red Tricycle is a pillar in the parenting community, and having been awarded Best Parenting Program 3 different times is verification of the growing recognition of my passion and practice of helping tired families establish healthy sleep habits, thus, restoring peaceful nights and resulting in a well-rested family.  

Jacqui Boland, CEO and Founder of Red Tricycle, congratulated all the winners saying: “The reason that you have achieved this success is because your community reached out and took the time to vote for you. It may sound simple, asking people to click a few boxes, but we know that even that is no easy feat. Everyone is so busy that even an extra five minutes is difficult to squeeze in. But your customers took the time to do this because what you do is important to them. And it’s important to us. Nothing gives us more pleasure than helping a business that supports families not only succeed, but thrive.”

To see the winners for each category, please visit redtri.com/2016-totally-awesome-award

Gentle Sleep Coaching is emerging as a “Best Practice” in Pediatric Sleep Science and my goal is for Blissful Baby Sleep Coaching to be known as a trusted resource and leader in this field.

In honor of my Red Tricycle AWARD & my ongoing quest to educate families about the benefits of Gentle Sleep Coaching,

 I am offering two unique opportunities until 10/31.

1. I am offering $50 off all Gentle Sleep Coaching packages booked before 10/31. Clients must begin the first night of Sleep Coaching no later than 12/1/2016.

2.  I am offering a daily opportunity to WIN a FREE 30 minute baby sleep consultation with me.

To Enter Giveaway: please complete the following 2 tasks:

1. Please go to my website to download “Was Your Child Awake Last Night?” 

Website: http://www.blissfulbabysleepcoaching.com/

 2.  Please “Like” my Facebook business page: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/blissfulbabysleep/

Winner: Blissful Baby Sleep Coaching

2016 Totally Awesome Award Winner of

Best Parenting Program in San Diego

@RedTri's #TotallyAwesomeAwards2016 for Best Parenting Program!

Solve your child’s sleep struggles once and for all — so everyone finally sleeps again.

I help sleep-deprived families get where they need to be: well-rested.

There Is No Need To "Cry-It-Out"

I Offer Guilt-Free, Gentle Sleep Coaching

Easy and calm bedtimes, quiet, peaceful nights, reliable naps and confident parenting are yours.

With proven, evidence-based methods, an expert, signature process, and full-service support,

I help you tenderly teach the “skills of sleep” to your child.

I’ve Helped Over 800 Families Sleep Through The Night.

That’s More Than 2,400 Family Members Now Sleeping Better.

Let Me Help Your Whole Family Sleep Better, Too.

Click the button below to schedule a live 45 minute Sleep Strategy Session where you can gain expert insights into how to tackle the sleep struggles once and for all! (small fee applies)

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Do you want to talk live with an expert Gentle Sleep Coach who specializes in pediatric sleep consulting? Join the conversation on Facebook @TheSleepLady or visit Blissful Baby Sleep Coaching

Do you want to talk to an expert Gentle Sleep Coach about your pediatric sleep concerns? Do you want to WIN a free baby sleep consultation? Do you want to take advantage of discounts on pediatric sleep coaching packages?  Join the conversation on Facebook @TheSleepLady now through 10/23/16. Don't live life in a sleep-deprived haze-make a commitment to improve the situation for your whole family. PEACEFUL NIGHTS ARE POSSIBLE!

FOR THE NEXT 2 WEEKS (until 10/23/16), I AM THE FEATURED GENTLE SLEEP COACH ASSISTING YOU WITH INFANT, BABY AND CHILDSLEEP ISSUES. COME ON OVER TO GET YOUR SLEEP QUESTIONS ANSWERED AND TAKE ADVANTAGE OF THE "GIVEAWAYS" AVAILABLE TO YOU ON THE SLEEPLADY.COM AND FACEBOOK SITE (@TheSleepLady).

AMAZING GIVEAWAYS SUCH AS BIG DISCOUNTS ON BLISSFUL BABY SLEEP COACHING PEDIATRIC SLEEP COACHING PACKAGES AND A DAILY OPPORTUNITY TO WIN A 30 MINUTE FREE CONSULTATION WITH ME, AN EXPERT GENTLE SLEEP COACH!

AS POSTED ON SLEEPLADY.COM WEBSITE AND FACEBOOK PAGE @THE SLEEP LADY ON 10/10/16

I am so pleased to welcome Joanna Clark, founder of Blissful Baby Sleep Coaching, as my Featured Gentle Sleep Coach for the next two weeks!

Joanna will be available to answer your sleep questions on my Facebook Page. To post your question, simply type your question in the box and submit it! Joanna will do her best to answer your question within 24 hours.

Don’t miss out on this great opportunity to hear what she has to say:

When I was a new mom searching for answers in a sleep-deprived haze, I found Kim West and her book Good Night, Sleep Tight. This gentle and accessible methodology was a lifeline out of my own most challenging time – and helped me get the rest I needed to enjoy my parenting journey. As Thomas Dekker said, “Sleep is the golden chain that ties health and our bodies together.” I became deeply passionate about helping children and parents get the rest they need – so that they can be their very best selves. I work closely with parents, providing insights, live guidance, and live phone follow-up to help them reach their sleep goals as a family. After all, well-rested families are happier families.

In July 2011, I became one of the first graduates of Kim West’s Gentle Sleep Coach Program. Since then, I have helped over 500 families across North America. A member of the International Association of Child Sleep Consultants, I’ve won Red Tricycle’s Most Awesome Award for Parent Education Classes twice, made the list of StartupNation’s Leading Moms in Business, and have been featured in Romper, Bayou City, and Complete Wellbeing magazines and on the Parent Savers podcast. I hold a BA from Scripps College, where I was awarded top honors as a Phi Beta Kappa graduate. I find great join in helping families who work with me – because sleep is bliss.

I look forward to hearing your questions and comments!

SPECIAL OFFER #1: Do you want to WIN a 30-minute consultation with me ($80 value)? To enter, please go to my website and do 2 things: On the homepage, Opt-in to download my Solutions to Why your Child Was Awake Last Night and LIKE my Facebook page. For those parents that do both of these things, I will draw a name at the end of EACH day and contact the winner to schedule their 30-minute consultation. ($80 value) I will do this daily from 10/10 – 10/23.

SPECIAL OFFER #2: Any client who books sleep coaching services by October 31st receives a $50 refund on the price of their coaching package! www.blissfulbabysleepcoaching.com

You may connect with Joanna on Facebook or her website.

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Why Does My Child Wakes before 6am Every Day?...Tips to Tackle Early Rising.

Does your child wake up alert and ready to start his or her day BEFORE 6am? If so, your child is experiencing the difficult dilemma of Early Rising. Early Rising is one of the most difficult sleep concerns to resolve. The first step is to identify the “red flags” that trigger early rising events. Keep a sleep log of your child’s schedule to see if your child’s early rising is caused by one or all of the following:

o   Your child is not reaching the age-appropriate daytime sleep expectations;

o   At bedtime your child is “conking out” in your arms or on the breast or bottle;

o   Your child is“too drowsy” when you actually put your child down to sleep;

o   Your child is staying awake too long between afternoon nap and bedtime.

§  A child that is 0-6 months is typically asleep within 3 hours after afternoon nap.

§  A child that is 6-24 months is typically not awake any more than 4 hrs from afternoon nap until bedtime.

§   A child that is 24 months to 5 years of age typically needs to be asleep within 5 hours of waking from the afternoon nap;

o   If your child’s bedtime is too late, you will most likely have a child that wakes up early;

o   Until a child learns how to self-soothe to sleep at bedtime, your child will have a harder time resolving early rising and will often “need” their sleep crutch in order to go back to sleep after an early rising event. Unfortunately, the longer early rising remains, the harder this habit is to break.

Tackling early rising is a two-step process:

First, parents need to evaluate the child’s schedule and try to eliminate any “red flags” I listed above. However, sometimes even after attempting to minimize these “red flag” situations, parents may only have minimal success. In this case, it is evident that the child has not yet mastered the ability to self-settle and self-soothe to sleep without their sleep crutches.

The next step is to consider exploring sleep coaching methodologies so parents can teach their child the all-important life skill of independent sleeping. If you want to know if you or your child is ready to sleep train, I recommend reading my post “Is my child Ready to Sleep Train.”

Solve your child’s sleep struggles once and for all — so everyone finally sleeps again.

I help sleep-deprived families get where they need to be: well-rested.

There Is No Need To "Cry-It-Out"

I Offer Guilt-Free, Gentle Sleep Coaching

Easy and calm bedtimes, quiet, peaceful nights, reliable naps and confident parenting are yours.

With proven, evidence-based methods, an expert, signature process, and full-service support,
I help you tenderly teach the “skills of sleep” to your child.

I’ve Helped Over 800 Families Sleep Through The Night.
That’s More Than 2,400 Family Members Now Sleeping Better.

Let Me Help Your Whole Family Sleep Better, Too.

Click the button below to schedule a live 45 minute Sleep Strategy Session where you can gain expert insights into how to tackle the sleep struggles once and for all! (small fee applies)

I Want Sleep Now!

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Is My Child Ready to Sleep Train?

How do you know if it is the right time to sleep train? This is probably the number one question I receive on every client inquiry. It is a very important and valid question. Often, the answer has more to do with the “readiness” of the parents vs. the “readiness” of the child.

I often recommend for parents to have a “business meeting” to get really clear on their family sleep goals and logistics and ask themselves the following questions:

  • Are you and your partner on the “same page” regarding methodology and approach?

  • Do you have any upcoming family travel or business travel that will interrupt the first 2 weeks of focused attention on night training?

  • Do you have any foreseeable transitions upcoming such as moving to a new home, expecting the birth of a sibling or starting a new daycare schedule?

  • Are you feeling emotionally strong to make significant changes and be consistent in the implementation

  • Are you experiencing any other difficult life stresses such as a recent death in the family or major illness?

If you answered yes to any of these questions, than you may want to take a pause until some of the life events and logistics calm down and align in your favor. Parents are most successful in sleep training when it is their main focus for 2-3 weeks and they have been able to minimize other obligations. You want to feel aligned with your partner on parenting philosophy as it is important that parents support one another and work as a team. In the meantime, you could still be working toward your goal by continuing to do some more research and investigation in order to feel truly emotionally and intellectually comfortable with the process of sleep training. Parents who are really “ready” both logistically and emotionally move through the process with confidence and thus, the child is often more at ease during the process. It is best to be prudent and not rush into sleep training…it is all about patience and consistency and right timing for parents and child alike. Sleep training is a methodical process that works when parents can be consistent and ultimately brings harmony back into your household.

Solve your child’s sleep struggles once and for all — so everyone finally sleeps again.

I help sleep-deprived families get where they need to be: well-rested.

There Is No Need To "Cry-It-Out"

I Offer Guilt-Free, Gentle Sleep Coaching

Easy and calm bedtimes, quiet, peaceful nights, reliable naps and confident parenting are yours.

With proven, evidence-based methods, an expert, signature process, and full-service support,
I help you tenderly teach the “skills of sleep” to your child.

I’ve Helped Over 800 Families Sleep Through The Night.
That’s More Than 2,400 Family Members Now Sleeping Better.

Let Me Help Your Whole Family Sleep Better, Too.

Click the button below to schedule a live 45 minute Sleep Strategy Session where you can gain expert insights into how to tackle the sleep struggles once and for all! (small fee applies)

I Want Sleep Now!

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