Sleep Tips & Advice
Real answers to the sleep questions Johanna hears most from families, from naps and nighttime waking to travel, sickness, and daylight saving time.
Melatonin (Over) Use
A recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a 503% increase in pediatric melatonin ingestions from 2012 to…
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Sickness and Sleep! Tips To Handle Sleep When Your Child Is Sick!
COVID, Strep, and the Flu, Oh My! Early this year, my younger son was plagued with all three viruses…AT. THE. SAME. TIME! It wreaked havoc on his…
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Increase in Melatonin Use with Children
A recent study by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) shows a 503% increase in pediatric melatonin ingestions from 2012 to…
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Motion Sleep vs. Motionless Sleep: Is There Really a Difference?
I am so glad you asked! There actually is a difference between motion sleep and motionless sleep. Let’s start by defining each type of sleep. Motion…
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5 Tips To Help Your Child Get A Great Night's Sleep
Conducive Sleep Environment Safety is always the top priority. Make sure your child is sleeping in their own space, whether it is a crib or bed…
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One of My Favorite Sleep Tips: A Dark Room!
No matter the age of your child a dark room can make all the difference. Want to know if your room is dark enough? When you walk in, can you see your…
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5 Tips for Travel and Sleep
It is summertime! That means it is time for a family vacation, time to head to the beach, go to an amusement park, or visit a new city. Sandy…
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Yikes! My Child Wakes Before the Sun! Tips for Parents with Early Risers
Is your baby waking before sunrise? Is your toddler in your room before 5am? Do 3 cups of coffee not even make a dent on mounting exhaustion? Early…
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When to Drop the Nap
Oh no! Say it isn’t so. Those precious midday hours of quiet bliss might come to an end! Is your toddler ready to drop her nap, for good? Here are a…
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Nap Transition: 2 to 1 Nap
“How do I know if my baby is ready for one nap?” I get this question a lot! Actually, clients often come to me if they have dropped a nap too soon…
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Healthy Sleep During the Holidays
The holidays are here. They might look different this year, but even with smaller gatherings and less travel, holidays are likely to disrupt our…
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Fall Back: Tips for Handling Daylight Saving Time
The leaves are changing colors, pumpkins are out, the temperature is cooler. It certainly feels like Fall. That means Daylight Saving Time is just…
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Keeping Sleep Consistency During A Pandemic
Life certainly looks different right now. We are fully immersed and weeks into homeschooling and (attempting) working from home. As we follow the New…
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Westchester Sleep Consultant
Are you looking for a sleep consultant? Do any of these things sound familiar: Waking throughout the night Trouble falling asleep without assistant…
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Keeping Consistency During A Pandemic
Life certainly looks different right now. My family and I live in Westchester county, about 30 miles from NYC. We are about one mile from New…
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Daylight Savings: Tips to Successfully Spring Forward
Daylight Savings: Didn’t We Just Do This? My son reminded me yesterday that it is almost time to change the clocks. “Didn’t we JUST do that?” he…
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Safe Sleep!
As a sleep consultant, my number one goal for clients is for their child to get safe and restorative sleep. Safe being the key word here. Through my…
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Prefer to chat first? Reach Johanna directly at johanna@sleepsoundlyconsulting.com or 917.558.3488