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The Beauty of Boundaries at Bedtime: When securing a door is loving, not harmful
Almost always, the root cause of bedtime battles is the lack of clear boundaries. Absent limits, things spiral out of control. This blog goes deep on how to set these boundaries in ways that are loving and effective, and make bedtime the calm, loving experience that builds strong parent-child bonds and ensures kids (and parents!) get the sleep they need.
How to Help Kids Who Wake Up on the Wrong Side of the Bed
Some kids, often those who are highly sensitive, wake up cranky. They need time and support to start their day. This blog offers an approach and strategies for helping kids who are angsty in the mornings cope more effectively.
Securing Sleep: Key Principles for Helping Your Child Become a Good Sleeper
This blog describes an approach that lays the foundation for establishing healthy sleep habits for your child that avoids common pitfalls.
Goodnight, Sleep Tight: How to help young children cope with nighttime fears
This blog provides guidance on how to handle night time wakings due to fear. It lays out an approach that is both sensitive and that also sets limits that help children learn to work through these fears, not exacerbate them.