If your child is showing a lot of anger or aggression, don't discount this critical missed reason for aggression in children. I've watched it play out in real life over and over and am thankful in my own child's life, that I was able to figure Read More
Children who don’t have a regular bedtime behave worse & develop slower
I just watched an episode on the TODAY show that proved what I already knew: Irregular Bedtimes for children (and adults) leads to worse behavior, slower development, and health issues. Consistent routines & regular bedtimes for kids Read More
Happiness & Health Go Hand in Hand (and you can have both!)
This post is sponsored by Nature's Bounty®. All thoughts and opinions are my own. Always talk with your doctor before adding any supplements to see if they are right for you! [1] Read More
Kids waking too early? Try this trick – it really works!
Are your kids waking too early? Do you wish your children would sleep in just a little later? I understand completely! When your kids are waking too early in the morning, it can make them tired, cranky and they don't feel their Read More
Why Dutch Children Sleep Longer: learn How to Help Kids Sleep Better
Dutch children sleep longer than in other countries. Compared to American babies, Dutch babies at the age of six months get two hours of sleep more every day on average. Yes, two hours every day! You can help kids sleep longer in your family, too, Read More
Nighttime Separation Anxiety – 8 tips to help them sleep
You can stop Nighttime Separation Anxiety in kids with these 8 tips that will help your child to fall asleep. Bedtime is one of my favorite times of the day... time to cuddle with our kids, hear about their day, hear all of their dreams and hopes, Read More
Is my child having night terrors?
Yesterday, I saw this e-mail from a parent/reader with this subject line: Is my child having night terrors? "Dear Becky, If you could do a post on night terrors, that would be amazing. Our son is waking up screaming and crying and I am at a Read More
Potty training at night
Potty training at night. Since writing many posts about potty training in 3 days, I get the question about potty training at night on a daily basis (literally). Today, I partnered with CVS to bring you some of those tips as a sneak peek of my Read More
When your kids won’t sleep on vacation {tip to help}
What do you do when your kids won't sleep on vacation? Try this little vacation tip! Packing for a vacation is exhausting enough – deciding where your kids should sleep should not be as exhausting. However, when you have a toddler and they Read More