Tender Transitions Blog
Tips And Expert Advice For
Teaching Independent Sleep Skills
Why Hire a Sleep Coach?
When I tell people that I am a certified sleep coach, I often hear these questions: “Do I really need a sleep coach to get my child sleeping better?”, “I should be able to figure out this sleep thing on my own, right?” And sometimes before contacting me, parents have …
Are Sleep Products Worth It?
We’ve all seen the commercials that claim a certain product is a ‘miracle’ cure, whether it’s the latest diet pill or stress reliever. We like solutions to our problems to be simple and immediate. The same is true when it comes to baby’s sleep. As exhausted parents, we long for …
Keeping Your Toddler in Their Room
Toddlers are persistent! Once they set their mind onto something, they “need” it and will do everything in their power to obtain it – whether it is having that neglected toy that their older sister just picked up or escaping their bedroom after the light go out. A toddler leaving …
Is Melatonin Safe for Kids?
Melatonin is recommended by homoeopathic experts as a safe, natural way to improve sleep, in other words, a sleeping aid. And in a lot of ways, that’s true, but there’s a whole lot more to understand about it before you or your child use it. So is it safe or …
Why is your baby afraid of their crib?
Can you relate to this scenario? Your family has taken the initiative to develop better sleep habits and you’ve started enforcing your new sleep routine. Then all of a suddenly on day 3, your little one has developed a new found aversion for his or her crib. The second you …
Are White Noise Machines Safe?
Recently, the safety of white noise machines has been raised in the news and on social media. And if you have been following my tips and advice about how to help your child to sleep through the night, you will know that I recommend using a white noise machine. So, …
How to Navigate Daycare while Sleep Training
If you work outside of the home, a huge decision is who is going to take care of your little one when you go back to work. Common choices are daycare, private in-home care, a nanny, or if you’re fortunate, grandma. Daycare is usually the more affordable and practical option …
Is Your Baby’s Snoring Harmless?
Have you ever heard your little one snore or snort in their sleep? As a parent, it sounds absolutely adorable. But is snoring or mouth breathing normal or even okay for your baby? Parents often think that snoring is an indicator that their baby is sleeping soundly. Even children’s books …
A Nursery Perfect for Sleep
There are so many amazing nursery design ideas nowadays. Just plug “nursery” into Pinterest and you will find many drool-worthy rooms. But are all these rooms designed with sleep in mind? Movies tend to show the last step for setting up the perfect nursery is assembling the crib. The dad …
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