I was chatting with a dad at a local event this weekend. While I was sipping my coffee, I mentioned how I was tired because my 15-month-old had a rough night. He was shocked and said “Wow that happens to you?!” Yes, even as a sleep consultant, occasionally we do have an off-night. With three children, there can be teething pain, growing pain, sickness, etc. The fact is that there are going to be some rough nights here and there. There is a big difference between having an off-night once or twice a month and having to work hard for every... more
Posted at 06:22 PM
Friday, September 8, 2017
You don't have to be sleep-deprived for months (or years) just because you became a parent. Give your child and yourself the gift of sleep.
Posted at 01:53 PM
Tuesday, September 5, 2017
Truth.
Posted at 08:09 AM
Thursday, August 3, 2017
This weeks success story comes directly from a recent testimonial from a local mom I worked with: "We considered hiring Bridget multiple times, but finally made the decision to go for it when our son was about 14 months old. It was a tough process, but Bridget was very knowledgeable and reassuring. Every question and sleep-deprived comment I made was answered with absolute support and understanding. Now that our son is able to sleep through the night and have regular, more predictable naps, our lives are much more sane." - Mom if one... more
Posted at 04:26 PM
Wednesday, July 26, 2017
Skipping naps or having a late bedtime can often impact the next 24 hours or more. By making naps and an appropriate bedtime a priority, you can help prevent your little one from becoming overtired. As you may have experienced, overtired babies can be harder to put to bed and have a more restless nights sleep.
Posted at 05:30 PM
Friday, July 14, 2017
Flashback Friday to last summer when all five of us (8-week-old, 2-year-old and 4.5 year-old) slept in a tiny hotel room in the states. We brought along our sleep essentials (white noise, teddies, familiar books, pack & plays, etc.) and prioritized sleep as much as possible. Was it perfect? Nope! My toddler woke with the birds and enjoyed waking the rest of us up. We had a ton of sleep on the go and came back home to our regular sleep routines.
Posted at 12:13 PM
Thursday, July 13, 2017
Shout out to all of the Dads who have contacted me in the last few weeks! They are concerned about their wives sleep & wellbeing - rarely saying “I'm not getting enough sleep” but instead are finding out how how they can get more sleep for their partners and children.
Posted at 06:39 AM
Tuesday, July 11, 2017
Is your toddler ready to drop their nap? Look for these signs to determine if now is the time: -staying awake (can be playing, singing, being silly etc.) in their room for an extended time in the evening -Increased stamina during awake periods -will often still nap easily I have seen children as young as 2.5 up to nearly 4-years-old be ready to drop their nap. I encourage parents to monitor this change in sleep behaviour for a good couple of weeks before implementing any changes. If 4/5 nights a week include a lengthy bedtime party, it... more
Posted at 07:10 PM
Tuesday, July 4, 2017
Where should your baby sleep?
This is a hot topic in the sleep world. Here are my thoughts: Have your baby sleep in a safe place (no bedding or soft materials around them) wherever you feel most comfortable. If you prefer to have them in your room on a separate surface, perfect! If you want them in their own room, that's good too.
It is important to have a safe, comfortable place for baby and you to sleep. Just remember that what works for one person, may not work for someone else. Do what works for your own family.... more
Posted at 03:00 PM
Friday, June 23, 2017
I love this idea! In May I worked with a family because their 2-year-old was waking several times a night and resisting sleep in the evening. We decided to pull the bottle (this can often be linked to sleep troubles for toddlers) and Mom had a great idea. She went around and packed up all of the bottles and explained to the toddler that they were going to help another baby (she used her nephew's name) so the bottles were going to his house. She even packed them up and took them away. This was a clear and simple way to show the toddler that the... more
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I was chatting with a dad at a local event this weekend. While I was sipping my coffee, I mentioned how I was tired because my 15-month-old had a rough night. He was shocked and said “Wow that happens to you?!” Yes, even as a sleep consultant, occasionally we do have an off-night. With three children, there can be teething pain, growing pain, sickness, etc. The fact is that there are going to be some rough nights here and there. There is a big difference between having an off-night once or twice a month and having to work hard for every... 
