Category Archives for "Strategies"
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 […]
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July 16, 2018
- in Strategies by Myra Hartzheim
Baby Steps Mamas, Baby Steps
The other day I decided to cut up some carrots and celery for a side as part of our dinner. My eldest was sharing with her little brother about how much she enjoyed her celery. This excitement over the celery caused my youngest to give it a try. He took one bite (just to try […]
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July 5, 2018
- in Strategies by Myra Hartzheim
How To Help Your Child Wake Up Happy
Fussy, groggy, can’t stop crying…sound familiar? Here are some tried and true tips that could help your child never wake up fussy again! 1. Open the blinds and go outside. Darkness triggers your brain that it is time to sleep. Light does the opposite. Light tells your brain that its time to be awake. 2. […]
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June 7, 2018
- in Strategies by Myra Hartzheim
Training Yourself to Trust Your Child
Sometimes I need to be reminded how capable kids really are. Facilitating healthy growth in our children can be one of the most challenging, yet most important tasks in parenting. However, facilitating healthy growth isn’t always the most natural and comfortable thing to do. Let me share a story to further explain my statements… Recently […]
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May 21, 2018
- in Strategies , Holidays 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 […]
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