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"Sound machines are a great tool in creating a calm and soothing sleep environment for your child. Using a sound machine can help dampen out the noises and disturbances surrounding your child’s sleep environment and is a super comforting noise to little ones as it replicates the swishing sound babies are used to hearing in the womb. "

Sleep Soundly: A Guide to Safely Using a Sound Machine for Kids Sound machines are a great tool in creating a calm and soothing sleep environment for your child. Let's talk safety!

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Is Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder Affecting Your Sleep?

Is Reverse Seasonal Affective Disorder Affecting Your Sleep? - Good Night Sleep Site Have you heard of summer SAD? Seasonal affective disorder is more common in winter but can also be very challenging during the warmer summer months too.

Are you struggling with any of these sleep issues?

1 – Not Staying in Bed.

Moving your toddler out of their crib and into a big kid bed will rarely solve your sleep issues. In fact, moving them too early can even make things worse. However, when your toddler does move to a big bed, be prepared for them to marvel at their new found freedom and for them to test the limits when it comes to getting out of bed.

To deal with their new freedom and mobility, you need to be persistent and consistent. A very effective method for dealing with this behaviour is called the silent return. Every time your child gets up, calmly return them to bed. There is no need to speak to them or engage, just guide them back to bed. If you show no reaction, the less likely they’ll be to repeat the behavior. But remember, be persistent, in some cases you may have to do this many, many times before they get the message.

2 – Nap Changes and Challenges.

The toddler years are full of developmental milestones and transitions. When it comes to sleep, your toddler will transition from two naps to one (typically around 15-18 months of age), and eventually give up napping altogether by the time they are 4 years old. These transitions can take quite a toll, and in the process of sorting things out, you can count on short, late, or skipped naps which leads to an overtired child and bedtime drama.

Start by recognizing that it may be time for a change and adjust accordingly until things even out. This may mean having an earlier bedtime for a while, moving up that afternoon nap time or planning your days to have some afternoon quiet time to get through those overtired afternoons.

3 – Stalling.

Toddlers are never thirstier than at bedtime, right? From needing just one more drink, to a fifth trip to the bathroom or the need to say goodnight to everyone one of their stuffed animals, toddlers can stall like it’s their job! To deal with nightly stalling, learn more about our bedtime pass or setting up a bedtime routine chart. Now is also a good time to set limits around bedtime which can help your child understand that they are expected to follow the bedtime rules and routine.

4 – Afraid of the dark.

You’ve surely noticed the wonderful imagination your toddler has sprouted as they’ve grown. Their big ideas are great for play, but can bring about worries and fears at bedtime making it harder to go to sleep. The most popular cause for concern is a new fear relating to the dark.

5 – Early rising.

It may be their changing sleep needs or their new found excitement about the world around them, but toddlers can often start waking early. To start, do an audit of their room and make sure it stays dark, especially in those early morning hours. In addition, early morning sounds like birds chirping can also cause them to wake. Make sure the windows are nice and dark keeping out early morning light, and try using a sound machine to drown out those birds! This can also be a great time to introduce a toddler clock.

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When travelling this summer, or planning a day-trip, your little one may need to nap away from home. Read these tips on how to best handle it so they still get the rest they need:

Naps Away From Home – What can you do to Protect Sleep Click to read about what you can do to protect your little ones naps away from home while napping on the go, or in different environments.

Ready for date night?

Here are some tips on how to help your children sleep better outside of the home or with a babysitter.

Kids Going to Stay With the Babysitter? Tips for Better Sleep! People are traveling again! Here are some tips on how to help your children sleep better outside of the home or with a babysitter.

If you’re planning a trip to the beach with little ones and are wondering what to bring to keep your very curious little human busy, here's a list of some easy, free toy ideas!

"After their first birthday, the temptation comes around to start adding items for extra comfort into your baby’s crib, like blankets and pillows, but still hold off! Their crib is a confined space and increases the chances for suffocation from soft items. This is why experts urge parents to stick with the safest option of using wearable blankets, and avoid loose blankets and pillows until they complete the transition from their crib to a bed."

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When to Give Your Child a Pillow Waiting for the right time to give your child their own pillow can be tough, but it is well worth it! Read when we suggest to introduce one.

Here are some things you can do to ensure your child is feeling cool and as comfortable as they can be during the warmer months.

Six Tips to Help Your School-Aged Child Sleep Better in the Heat Many parents wonder how to dress their baby for sleep during the summer heat, but what about older kids? Read this for our top tips!

How early is too early? A 'normal' wake up time may surprise you, but read this to find out how to extend the morning wake time!

Does the Summer Mean an Early Morning for Your Child Confused why our children suddenly wake up earlier in the summer months. Sleep tips on how to avoid your childs early morning wake up this summer.

This post is filled with summer sleep tips for kids AND adults!

Are you travelling this summer? Where to?

Summer Travel Sleep Tips - Good Night Sleep Site Use our summer travel sleep tips to keep everyone well rested during your summer vacation. A well rested family will make that trip even more enjoyable!

What should your baby wear to sleep in the heat? Try this:

How To Dress Baby For Sleep In The Summer - Good Night Sleep Site We're sharing how to dress baby for sleep in the summer so that they remain cool and comfortable and most importantly, sleeping well!

From travel to sleep away camp, our summer sleep tips continue in this post!

Everything You Need To Know About Sleeping Well In The Summer - Good Night Sleep Site Sleeping well in the summer means you may need to tweak your sleep routines and sleep environments to make sure that everyone in the family still gets the sleep they need.

Families are often wondering how they can keep their little ones cool and get them a restful sleep during those warm summer months.

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Summer Heat and Sleep - Good Night Sleep Site Summer Heat and Helping Them Get Their Best Sleep The summer heat has started and for many of us here in British Columbia without air conditioning that means some warm nights ! Families are often wondering how they can keep their little ones cool and get them a restful sleep during those warm summer...

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Sleep Soundly: A Guide to Safely Using a Sound Machine for Kids Sound machines are a great tool in creating a calm and soothing sleep environment for your child. Let's talk safety!

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Here's how to manage some of these common summer sleep disruptors for your kids:

Summer Sleep Disruptors: Fireworks, Thunderstorms, Heat and Travel The summer is full of fun, but the summer can also bring some challenges to your child’s sleep. Read our tips on how to have stay well rested.

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Summer Travel Sleep Tips - Good Night Sleep Site Use our summer travel sleep tips to keep everyone well rested during your summer vacation. A well rested family will make that trip even more enjoyable!

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All you Need to Know About Baby Sleep Associations What are sleep associations? It is any condition or object your baby needs in order to fall asleep. They can be positive or negative.

Teens, tech and sleep: Alanna chatted with MediaSmarts about this important topic!

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