Comfort objects are a staple of childhood, offering little ones a sense of security and familiarity in an ever-changing world. But while most kids cling to plushies, blankets, or pacifiers, one ...
Dear Meghan: We are at a loss on how to improve bedtime and sleep for our just-turning-3-year-old. Bedtime has gone from 20 minutes of reading and songs to 45 minutes. She’s gone from waking up not at ...
If your little one wakes at night screaming and crying hysterically, it makes sense to be concerned. When your child has reached this level of distress, it can be difficult to soothe them. All your ...
Dear Meghan: My granddaughter is having crying jags with her mom and dad that can last 30 minutes because she wants to be picked up. They are refusing because at preschool, she also wants her teacher ...
Bedtime with toddlers can be beautiful and cray-cray in the same five minutes. You are juggling big feelings, tiny teeth to brush, and your own energy levels. The good news is that sleep starts long ...
A mom has recalled how an unexpected change of routine in her youngest son's bedtime sparked a moment of heartbreaking realization. Having a regular bedtime routine is a crucial component in ensuring ...
Toddlers need 11 to 14 hours of sleep every day, but that doesn't mean they'll hit the sack at 7 p.m. and not stir again until morning. Even if your toddler has been sleeping through the night in her ...
A good bedtime routine can be the difference between good sleep habits and sleepless nights. Learn the dos and don'ts of a bedtime routine for your kids. You are not alone if your child has trouble ...
If you were to ask parents which times of their days they find to be the most stressful with a toddler at home, chances are bedtime would be one of them. Trying to get a little one to settle in at ...