Sweet Dreams Marin Sleep Coaching

03/19/2014

I admit it... the squabbles that occur on a daily basis in my house make me CRAZY. This short but very helpful article has some great suggestions for parents to keep in mind. It's not a list of how to manage the conflict (which is what I often try to do with very little success) but rather some guidelines re: how our spoken and unspoken treatment of our children may set them against one another.

Nothing gets on parents nerves quite like sibling fighting. Here are 2 things parents unknowingly do to contribute to sibling fighting in their house.

03/06/2014

I've used sound machines for years to help buffer loud household noises (including older brothers playing spiderman). Recent studies have studied this practice. Here is an article that looks at this from several different points of view:

Some noise machines may be too loud for babies and could potentially damage their hearing, a new study suggests.

03/05/2014

A friend shared this today and I had to share it too. Great reminders about (among other things) the need to step back and allow our children to learn even if they may experience frustration along the way. Definitely applicable to sleep coaching.... but a potent parenting lesson at any time.

What we may justify as "good parenting" can hurt our children later. Unless we're mindful of that, it's easy to handicap them by making their lives too easy....

02/27/2014

Spent the evening talking about sleep with Twins by the Bay. Lots of great questions from those who attended... including moms with triplets!

02/19/2014

Words of wisdom from one of my favorite parenting experts... Quality sleep makes us healthier AND happier.

I know, I know, you don’t have time to sleep. You're very busy and important. Or you think you are the exception to the rule—that you are a part of the 2.5%

02/09/2014

I loved reading this... as a part-time working/part-time staying at home mom. Read it and see what you think!

Matt Walsh is tired of people telling him how lucky his wife is to be a stay-at-home mom and to not be

02/07/2014

Best news I had all day from a family who started the shuffle on Tuesday night.... When I asked how Wednesday night went mom told me "last night was incredible!" hoping tonight follows the same path.

02/06/2014

Ok, I have been away too long. Just saw a great post (shared by some of my wonderful Gentle Sleep Coach colleagues) about the value of waiting for the move to the big kid bed. It is time to share. Don't worry, time will fly. there is no need to rush! http://tongonto.com/relax-its-just-a-crib/

I have heard it all, every reason there is to move your child to a big kid bed. The new baby will need it, we don’t want to spend the money on another crib, it’s just time, we have to give the crib back, he seems to want a big boy bed but he won’t stay in it! I am writing this for all of you, that f...

11/08/2013

I've been busy... without really knowing why. Here is a great perspective on parenting:
http://www.nytimes.com/2013/11/07/opinion/blow-the-passion-of-parenting.html?smid=fb-share&_r=1&

Children must grow up and go away, and that is as it should be.

10/19/2013

Well, I meant to post THIS link a minute ago. OOPS. But the previous one has great ideas too!

Surround your children with love, happiness, and encouragement so they have the confidence to reach goals.

10/19/2013

Wanting to build positive connection with your family? Here's some ideas for rituals and routines that can help. Try picking even one that you want to commit to. Me? I am going to work on the daily hugs... especially with my ten year old boy who might try to run away from them.

Happiness probably tops the list of things you want to cultivate in your children ? just follow our list of what to do (and not do) when nurturing your child's positive outlook.

10/12/2013

Love and Logic... so much of what they say is short, sweet, and straight to the point. Great ideas for those down times!

Love and Logic Institute, Inc.