Tag Archive: nighttime fears

Nighttime fears

Kids have fears. Some kids have many and others not so much. Regardless, the dark, quiet, solitude of night can bring up fears for even the most settled. Whether your kids cry-it-out or get snuggled endlessly during those dark hours, nighttime fears require a different approach. Fears are not rationale and therefore cannot be ignored or ...

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Calm Yourself to Calm Your Kids

Ever wonder why your kids seem to flip out on days that are already stressful? It can feel spiteful. Like they are out to get you. But in those glorious moments of sanity, we know that's not the case. It has more to do with science and child development than spite.

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Is Separation Anxiety Causing Unrest?

Separation anxiety is relatively predictable and recognizable in young ones but can catch you by surprise in older children. Young or old, it can cause great unrest during the night, whether it is putting your child to sleep or middle of the night waking. A ...

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Lowering the Child’s Bedroom

When adjusting your child's sleep habits, don't forget to consider the bedroom. Spend some time sitting in your child's room and looking at it through the child's perspective. Apply these general questions to the bedroom: Is the space simple, clean, and beautiful? Is it peaceful and serene or busy and stimulating? Does your child enjoy being in ...

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