I will readily admit that I have never dealt with infant sleep but I have had my fair share of two-year old tummy aches, separation anxiety, and sleep trauma, and even neurological sleep issues.
In fact, our son, now takes sleep medication every night to help him get to sleep and stay asleep. Not every child has such extreme sleep issues as him but many children have sleep problems that can be avoided if taught from early on.
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Make bedtime special time for cozy interaction. However, be firm about the time and place for bed.
Take notice of when your child gets sleepy …read more

Many families travel during the holidays and many other’s find themselves at friends and relatives homes during nap time. For most of these children sleep comes naturally and they can adjust to any location. But, there are some, like mine, who can not bring themselves to sleep in situations wherein they do not feel safe. So, how do you, as a parent, help your children maintain their sleep habits when they are not at home?
1. Bring the comforts of home with you. You obviously can’t bring the pillow and comforter with you everywhere you go in case your child needs …read more