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The Power of Emotional Connection: Part 2 - When Saying Goodnight is Hard

Sep 10, 2020

The Power of Emotional Connection: Part 2 - When Saying Goodnight is Hard

Babies are rocked to sleep in their mother’s womb, listening to her heartbeat and breathing. It is the ultimate place of comfort. It’s no surprise then, after birth, when they always want to be near you. The hardest thing for a child to face is separation from their caregiver. If your child is sleeping in their own space, nighttime can represent the greatest separation from you that they face in their day to day life. An amazing way to help with bedtime battles or separation

The Power of Emotional Connection: Part 1 - When Saying Goodbye is Hard

Sep 2, 2020

The Power of Emotional Connection: Part 1 - When Saying Goodbye is Hard

When our babies begin to experience separation anxiety, times of separation can become difficult. This could be when they cry and don’t want to be left in a room alone at bedtime, when we get a babysitter and they’re upset that we’re leaving them or when we drop them at daycare and it is heart wrenching for everyone. For Part 1, we’ll address daytime separations such as drop-off at school or daycare. When my daughter first started having trouble with drop-offs, it seemed that

Benefits of Social Distancing for Infant Sleep #1: CONNECTION

Apr 18, 2020

Benefits of Social Distancing for Infant Sleep #1: CONNECTION

This time of social distancing has its benefits for your child’s sleep 😴 (and overall development)! One of the benefits is that many families have increased time for connection with their child(ren). You might feel like you have too much time with your kids (!), but hear me out… 💞 Being emotionally available for our children allows them to co-regulate, that is, seek comfort from their caregiver. For children who are experiencing separation anxiety or fears at nighttime, hav