It's that time again! Very soon, we will “fall back” and set our clocks back by an hour. This means 2:00 am will become 1:00 am by the clock, more importantly, 6:00 am will become 5:00 am! For adults without children, this time change is pretty awesome (one hour of extra sleep!), but for parents, this time change may mean that your little one gets stuck in a pattern of early waking. Here's why: On Sunday morning after DST, the sun will rise 1 hour earlier (by the clock) than

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We know there are people out there who either just didn’t realize that the “fall back” DST transition was happening or are just too tired to care. However, this may become a big deal if your baby or toddler starts waking up an hour early! For those of you who haven’t taken the time to adjust your child slowly, we present the “Slam Shift.” If you have a little baby and have time to make the shift gradually, then check out our blog here. The Science The fall Daylight Saving Tim

Are you worried that your baby or toddler might be afraid of the dark? Many parents think that introducing a night light will help ease their child's anxiety and reduce or eliminate night waking. Although there are some situations where introducing a night light may be a good choice, light has a direct biological effect on your child's circadian rhythm. Putting a light into your child's sleep environment could backfire and make sleep problems worse. This blog will help you de

As toddlers and preschool-aged children grow and develop emotionally, they begin to attach meaning to their experiences. Much of this development is positive, like feeling proud when finishing a peg puzzle or feeling happy to see a familiar friend at the playground. The development of fears is a natural part of this process and it can also be a good thing. For example, when a child learns that something can cause harm, a mild fear can lead to avoidance of danger. However, som