Behavior: There’s More Than Meets the Eye

Kids Behavior » Hearts & Dreams » Pediatric Sleep Consulting

Working with children for years now, I’ve learned that it’s not all about behavior when it comes to sleep. There are so many factors that influence sleep and behavior. When I was a new mama and reading about sleep, some sleep books out there made me wonder if my daughter wanted to manipulate me into helping […]

#Behavior #Holistic

January 25, 2018

in Sleep Science by Myra Hartzheim

Sleep Associations: An Objective And Evidence-Based Perspective

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What is a sleep association? A sleep association is an external source that takes you or your child from an alert and engaged state into a state of calm to the point of sleepiness or falling asleep. A sleep association helps your heart beat more slowly and for your breathing to slow down as well. […]

#Bedtime #Breastfeeding #Circadian Rhythm #Infants #Nursing #Self-Regulation #Sleep-Wake Cycle #Toddlers

January 13, 2018

Sleepy Cues: 6 Scientific Signs Your Child is Ready for a Snooze

What are up with sleepy cues anyway? Imagine you have a movie to get to…you have between when the previews start and end to get there by the time the movie starts or you will be missing very important parts of the storyline. Believe it or not, this is similar to sleep. Our bodies are […]

August 12, 2015

Back to School Transition

Back to school sleep bedtime » Hearts & Dreams

After a great summer of sunshine and vacation, life returns to normal. Teachers are going back to work and children are returning to school or starting daycare. Here are a few tips to help your back to school transition be as smooth as possible as it relates to sleep for our kiddos. A “lovey” (your child’s […]

#Bedtime #Circadian Rhythm #Sleep-Wake Cycle

July 3, 2015

in Strategies by Myra Hartzheim

Holiday Bedtimes

Holiday bedtimes are always thrown off due to the fun activities, the loud frenzy of guests at your house, and overall excitement in children. As you approach a holiday (particularly those with late nights and fireworks), a sleep plan is key to helping your kids thrive despite the expected interruptions to their normal biological sleep rhythm. […]

#Bedtime #Circadian Rhythm #Holidays #Sleep-Wake Cycle

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