by Mary Foster | Aug 27, 2018 | Parenting, Sleep
Going on vacation? Grandparents coming to visit? If you’re worried about breaking the “rules” when it comes to sleep, try not to! Balance is really the key when it comes to having babies, toddlers and children out of their routines. Travel, guests,...
by Mary Foster | Jun 4, 2018 | Sleep
Breathing. It seems simple enough. The reality is, it’s a bit more complicated. Did you know there’s a healthy way to breathe and an unhealthy way? There’s a good chance that you haven’t even given “the way you breathe” much thought because,...
by Mary Foster | Feb 10, 2018 | Parenting, Sleep
As the best athletes from around the world are in PyeongChang, South Korea for the XXIII Olympic Winter Games and soon the Paralympic Games, there are a few things they all have in common, regardless of the flag they wave. The athletes are all dedicated, passionate...
by Mary Foster | Nov 23, 2017 | Sleep
Let’s face it. There are many sleep gimmicks out there. I speak with families all the time who have spent a lot of money on products, just hoping that something “magic” will help their child sleep better. Unfortunately, most don’t address the reason WHY...
by Mary Foster | Jan 23, 2017 | Sleep, Sleep Questions
It’s a common sleep challenge. The classic 40-minute nap. Why is it always 40 minutes? Sleep science. We all have sleep cycles. As adults, our sleep cycles are 90-120 minutes, but babies have much shorter sleep cycles, typically 40-60 minutes. At the end of a sleep...
by Mary Foster | Jan 23, 2017 | Sleep, Sleep Questions
Short Napper? It’s a common sleep challenge. The classic 40-minute nap. Why is it always 40 minutes? Sleep science. We all have sleep cycles. As adults, our sleep cycles are 90-120 minutes, but babies have much shorter sleep cycles, typically 40-60 minutes. At the end...
by Mary Foster | Jan 16, 2017 | Sleep, Sleep Questions
If you have more than one child, you’re probably aware that each child can be SO different. I often work with families who have one child who is a fantastic sleeper and another who struggles. It shows you that each child is a unique person, born with their...
by Mary Foster | Jan 9, 2017 | Sleep
I hate to break it but science says baby sleep challenges often continue in the toddler years. It’s a common misconception that sleep challenges are confined to the baby years. If you’re the sleep-deprived parent of a baby, it’s hard to imagine it could get more...
by Mary Foster | Jan 9, 2017 | Sleep, Sleep Questions
It’s Monday, which means another week of our weekly video series, answering your sleep questions. This week we’re looking at toddler sleep. I received some GREAT questions this week, and I hope that you’ll find the info helpful if you have a toddler struggling with...
by Mary Foster | Dec 10, 2016 | Sleep
The holiday season has begun, and it can be so magical as a parent of babies and young children! Seeing friends, visiting relatives, travel, parties, goodies, excitement, gifts and anticipation! As enchanting as it all can be, the holidays can also take a toll on...
