July 30, 2018
- in Sleep Science , Strategies by Myra Hartzheim
“Mommy, I had a bad dream” – Resolving Bedtime Scares
Does your little one experience fears at bedtime or wake with nightmares? Try these approaches to resolve those night-time scares. Before we get into techniques to resolution approaches, let us delve into an understanding of why these approaches work and why I suggest them. Fear, anxiety, and depression are fueled by one part of the […]
Continue reading May 21, 2018
- in Holidays , Strategies by Myra Hartzheim
5 Steps to Getting Your Kids to Sleep Anywhere
Our family recently took a trip to Orlando for Sea World and Disney World. My kiddos napped in the airport (during a layover), in a cabana at a water park, in a hotel lobby at Disney World, and on the plane on the way home. In the following 5 tips, I’m gonna share how we […]
Continue reading January 25, 2018
- in Sleep Science by Myra Hartzheim
Sleep Associations: an Objective and Evidence-Based Perspective
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. […]
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