Getting You and Your Child More Sleep

They say it takes a village to raise a child — but what if you don’t have one? Hear directly from babycare experts, and other new parents, as new mom Hayley Zimak asks the questions on her mind — and likely yours too. Bridget of Better Bedtime joined Hayley to discuss...

“One more story.” “Stay with me, Mommy.” “I need to go potty.” “Can I have a drink of water?” Long, drawn-out bedtimes are very common during the toddler years and many are rooted in the need for power or control. Whether your child insists you lay in bed with them,...

How do I know if my baby/child is tired? How much sleep does my child need? Here are some early tired cues to watch for: Babies: Red-rimmed eyes, red eyebrowsRubbing eyesStaring or having glazed-over eyesYawningPulling ears or hair around ears Toddlers: All of the...

Are you wondering if your baby is ready to transition or drop a nap?   This typically happens around 3-4 months, 6-8 months and again around 12-17 months. Please note that these are estimates and it is okay if your baby is ready at an earlier or later age.Please...

Does your child wake up at a time that hurts your feelings? Let’s go over a quick list of early morning culprits:  Note that I would consider “early” mornings before 6am. Check your space Sleep in the wee hours of the morning is lighter and easier to be pulled from....

When we work with families, we generally say that you don’t need much to make great sleep happen. That said, there are a few key things that can help support your child’s journey into restorative sleep. I’ve been shopping at Once Upon a Child in Cambridge for over 10...

Welcome, Katie! She will be contributing to our articles on an important topic, self-care for parents.  Self-care is a very buzzy word these days. It’s used loosely and is often thought of as a luxury, pampering or even selfish. The thing is self-care is none of those...

For first-time parents knowing what to dress your baby in when it’s time to visit the land of nod may not be that clear and worrying about what your sweetheart will be most comfortable in is certainly not uncommon. After all, this precious new little one is delicate...

Wouldn't it be nice if we were given an official notice for all transitions coming our way? While your little one may give you some clear signals when they’re ready to transition out of the crib to a bed, some little ones do not. The most common indicator will be...

It's never too late to begin a bedtime routine. We can't control how long it takes our children to fall asleep, or how often they wake in the night. What we can control, is bed timing, an effective routine and sleep environment. These three factors make all the...