ABZ Blog
Tips and Advice from a Certified Sleep Consultant
Are you afraid of the dark?
It’s 2:00 AM, you’re sleeping peacefully in your bed, and you suddenly wake up, not entirely sure why, but as you start to gain awareness of your surroundings, you become aware, to your horror, that there’s someone in the room with you! You hear the sound of their voice… “Mom
Rolling and Crawling and Walking, Oh My!
If you’re the parent of a baby who’s learning to roll, crawl, walk or talk you will not be surprised by what I am about to say – developmental milestones affect your baby’s sleep. In a 2015 study published in Monographs of the Society for Research in Child Development, researchers
How to help your child nap well at daycare
My son started daycare last week (insert ugly crying here). This is a big transition for most kids – and most Moms! For the last 16 months, Mr. J has been at home with me – basically all day every day. It’s hard to think about being away from him
Products that promise sleep…and why you probably shouldn’t bother
Who has filled out a baby registry lately? Did you feel completely overwhelmed?! There are SO many products on the market geared for parents and their little bundles. Many of these products promise parents the gift of sleep! When you’re chronically sleep deprived, you feel desperate and vulnerable. I know,
Keep your toddler in their bed – all night!
You did it. You taught your baby independent sleep skills. They learned to sleep for 10-12 uninterrupted hours at night, and started taking glorious naps. Fast forward a few years, your awesome sleeper is 3 years old and sleeping in a big kid bed…this is where things can sometimes get
Why does your baby wake-up in the early morning hours?
Why does my baby wake up during those early morning hours?
This may be the most common question new parents ask. The truth is, your baby could be waking at 3 A.M. or 4 A.M. for many different reasons.
