We all know that sleep serves a purpose, but many parents are surprised to learn the complex functions of sleep in children. Sleep is a time of intense neurologic and physiologic activity; there are times where the brain is more active during sleep than awake. For children this is especially true. By the age of […]
Understanding Your Child’s Napping Needs
Naptime is equally as important as night sleep. Different naps provide different “nourishment” to the child. During the morning nap, babies have more REM sleep (this is the stage connected with dreaming). REM sleep is associated with brain maturation and growth. The afternoon nap is linked with NonREM sleep, which is a deeper stage of […]
Toddlers Take a Toll! How You Can Maintain Marital Satisfaction
Congratulations! You and your little one are surviving and thriving. Your tiny baby has graduated to the toddler stage. Of course, you may feel a mix of emotions right now as your child starts to come into their own. Perhaps you are excited to see them begin to grow up. Or feel a bit ambushed […]
5 Ways Your Relationship Affects the Way You Parent
Parenting is never an easy job. Each day holds unique possibilities and challenges as your relationships with your children develop. However, it’s your relationship with your partner that may have more influence on your parenting than you realize. It’s important that you are aware of how the following aspects of your interactions influence the junior members […]
Managing Your Child’s Sleep Part Two
The first part of maintaining healthy sleep habits once your child is sleeping independently, is making age appropriate adjustments to your child’s schedule and allow for the interference of developmental milestones. The second part is anticipating common interruptions to your child’s schedule on a regular basis. Parents need to have a management plan for when […]
