Good Night Sleep Site Leah

10/22/2020

10/11/2020

Happy thanksgiving! Enjoy the sunny day :)

A scavenger hunt is a great way to turn a neighbourhood walk into an exciting adventure! 🧡🍂🌞🍁

Free printable here: http://bit.ly/2DxOEQT

10/08/2020

09/30/2020

Check out the new sleep programs! Our DIY options are great if you need support at an affordable cost :)

🎉🎉🎉 EXCITING NEWS
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It's time! We are proud to share with you the launch of our new website and NEW sleep programs!
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Visit www.goodnightsleepsite.com to browse the new site, download your freebies and explore our new Good Night Sleep Site DIY and Signature Sleep Programs that can help your family sleep better.
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Can you tell we are excited? 🥰
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Comment below and tell us what sleep struggle you need the most support with right now!

09/28/2020

Have bedtimes and mornings been a struggle since lockdown? 👇

09/12/2020

The more rested a baby is- the more they sleep!

IMPORTANT REMINDER: SLEEP EQUALS SLEEP
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➡ Knowing your baby’s sleepy cues is very important. Learn to recognize them and act by getting your baby to bed.
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⚠ An overtired and/or upset baby is more difficult to get to sleep.
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Sleep begets more sleep and overtired begets less sleep! Good sleep habits and patterns will be key to whether your child is a good sleeper through their toddler years and beyond.
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✅ Stick with it, and don’t forget to congratulate yourself on working hard to teach your child to sleep so that both of you are able to enjoy more activities, better moods and better health.

Have you noticed sleep equals sleep in your home?

For more information visit www.goodnightsleepsite.com

09/04/2020

Happy friday! :) Enjoy the sunny weekend ahead!

08/26/2020

Back to school stress?

08/26/2020

Back to school sleep tips 🙂

All those fun summer days filled with sunshine, family activities and late nights are quickly coming to an end. Often this means getting back into a family routine that helps everyone get the sleep they need and get back on track. Back-to-School COVID sleep tips you can use to not only to get our ki...

08/15/2020

Sleep considerations for kids going back to school!

BACK TO SCHOOL + SLEEP
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We know back to school this year is feeling and looking different for so many families, but the same sleep struggles are likely going to show up the closer we get to the start of the new school year.
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📌 Save this post for later
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✅ Share this so other parents can help their kids navigate sleep and back to school.
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⬆️ Read our entire Back To School Sleep Manual (it's really a blog post, but it has SO MUCH INFORMATION) here: https://goodnightsleepsite.com/blog/2020/08/04/back-to-school-covid-sleep-tips/
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Back to School Sleep To-Do List:
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1. Have a family meeting, talk about the challenges and what our expectations are for sleep and develop family sleep rules. Make a visual schedule for the bedtime routine and involve them in the steps.
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2. Look at your schedule, are they getting enough sleep? Can you bump bedtime earlier?
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3. Look at those strategies for helping them fall to sleep, incorporate some mindfulness, deep breathing, yoga or visualization to work on relaxing their body and mind from a busy day. Build these into the end of the day and do them together to create that connection and down time at the end of the day.
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4. Create a shared journal where they can write down their worries or struggles and we can read it. It can be hard to express those feelings or fears so having this outlet can be great for them.
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5. Look at where tech is happening and could it be affecting sleep? We typically recommend no tech at least an hour before bed. Each child is different but we also want to ensure they aren’t watching shows or playing games that are too stimulating which can also affect them settling to sleep and may even cause night wakings.
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6. For early or night wakings try a gro clock or alarm clock to help them understand time and to stay in bed until a set time or until the sun comes up

For more back to school sleep tips visit: https://goodnightsleepsite.com/blog/2020/08/04/back-to-school-covid-sleep-tips/

08/05/2020

Do you have an August baby?

As summer’s last full month, August tends to be jam-packed with wonder and adventure…so it makes total sense that August babies are little bundles of fun, too.

08/04/2020

Raise your hand if you love bedtime but don’t love the bedtime process 🖐
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It doesn’t have to be a struggle. Establish a consistent bedtime routine to help get your little one ready for bed.
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Every family has a favourite bedtime routine, and order, that seems to work for them.
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CREATE YOUR OWN BEDTIME ROUTINE
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Examples of things you could include are:
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🛀 Bath (doesn’t have to be every night, and sometimes baths are just too stimulating to be in the bedtime routine!)
🦷 Brushing teeth
👶 Diaper or potty time
🛏 Putting on pajamas, a special sleeper or sleep sack
📖 Story time
🎶 Songs
❤️ Cuddles and for older kids you could also make this a time of day that you chat about their day.
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We always advocate for consistent, age-appropriate bedtimes, and we love hearing about how families create this special time together.
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What's in your bedtime routine? Is there a favourite song to sing? Or book to read?

Read more about bedtime routines in this post

https://goodnightsleepsite.com/blog/2016/01/19/baby-bedtime-routine/

08/02/2020

Sleep regressions are inevitable- read on for more info on understanding the why and how to get through them sanely!

If you’re one of the lucky few parents who have an almost mythological perfect angel baby who seems to love sleep no matter what’s going on in their little world, you don’t need to keep reading. For everyone else – if your baby suddenly isn’t sleeping as much

07/25/2020

There are so many baby sleep myths!

Sleep is one of the most confusing topics for new parents and the information out there on how to help your baby sleep better is everywhere. Your mom, best friend, and heck, even the checkout girl at the grocery store is more than willing to offer their sleep training advice. So how do you w**d thro...

07/22/2020

Early morns are tough on parents!

Experiencing a sudden early morning waking with your little one this summer? You may notice as the weather gets warmer and days longer, your little one is getting up earlier and earlier. A consistent early morning waking makes you scratch your head as you think you are doing everything right. Bedtim...

07/20/2020

Are you planning a family trip this summer?

Summer is finally here and the anticipation of getting away for your family vacation is high. When vacationing, happy children equal happy parents so keep reading for some summer travel sleep tips to help you realize those dreamy summer holiday days. It is always much better if everyone is well rest...

05/29/2020

Another hot one today! Is your baby having trouble sleeping in this heat wave?

It will soon be very hot in many parts of North America! The air conditioning is on in our house (and I’m grateful for that), but the rising temperatures have got me thinking about how to keep your baby sleeping in the heat and what you can do to keep them safe and comfortable. Tips

05/26/2020

Short naps are common between 4-6 months of age, here are some tips for lengthening them!

Ah, naps. Sweet, sweet naps. We love them as adults. So why don’t babies feel that way, too? If you’ve ever wondered how to get a baby to sleep for a long time, you’re not alone. The most common sleep complaint I hear is “Why won’t my baby nap?” Is this situation familiar to you? Your