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Fixing Early Rising: Help for Babies, Toddlers & Preschoolers (and Tired Parents)

Are you here because your sweet baby, toddler, or preschooler is waking too early—before 6:00 a.m.? Maybe it’s 4:00 a.m., 5:30 a.m., or 5:45 a.m.—it’s still dark out, and you’re thinking, “This is nighttime.” You’re right. In my world, any wake-up before 6:00 a.m. is still night.

Most children are ...

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Ep. 8 Daylight Saving Time for Children to Fall Back- Time Change Tips circadian rhythm daylight saving time podcast sleep tips to fall back

 

Why Daylight Saving Time Disrupts Kids’ Sleep 

Daylight Saving Time (DST) shifts the clock—and your child’s internal clock. Sudden changes in time and light exposure can disrupt circadian rhythms, making it harder to fall asleep and stay asleep. You may see early morning wake-ups, short...

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Why Moms Feel Guilty About Sleep: Is It Your Routine or Your Regulation? family sleep solutions flexible routines informed sleep decisions

 

If you’ve ever wondered, “Am I doing something wrong with my child’s sleep?”—you’re not alone. Many parents carry a quiet weight of mom guilt around bedtime routines, naps, or night wakings. We often think if we just found the perfect routine, everything would fall into place.

But here’s the tru...

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Ep. 40 Perfectionism in Parenting: Letting Go to Lead with Love mental health parenting parenting tips

 

 When Parenting Feels Like a Performance

I used to think I had to get parenting just right. That if I could do all the things “perfectly”—bedtime routines, screen time limits, homework supervision—then I’d feel like I was doing a good job. But somewhere along the way, I started to realize t...

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