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Why Your Child Isn’t Sleeping: 5 Common Reasons For Bedtime Battles

by Shannon Wassenaar | Jan 26, 2024 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

How long is too long?Reason 1: Separation AnxietyReason 2: Nighttime FearsReason 3: Sleep PressureReason 4: Sensory NeedsReason 5: Life SituationsThere’s a Reason Behind Every Bedtime BattleKey Takeaways Many parents face bedtime struggles with their toddlers and...

Essential Body Safety Tools to Teach Your Child

by Shannon Wassenaar | Jan 4, 2024 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

Tool #1: Teach Your Child About Secrets and Surprises Tool #2: Teach Your Child Anatomically Correct Names Tool #3: Teach Your Child About Safe People Tool #4: Teach Your Child How to Respond To Unwanted TouchWhy These Tools Are So ImportantKey Takeaways Teaching...

Parental Preference at Bedtime: How To Respond

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | Dec 21, 2023 | Baby, Toddler, Preschooler

Table of ContentsCommon Reasons Parental Preference Happens How to Deal with Parental Preference When Your Child Is UpsetHow Long Does Parental Preference Last?Helpful Reminders in Challenging MomentsKey Takeaways <span...

Monster Spray: Why We Don’t Recommend It for Bedtime Fears

by Paige Shiels | Dec 20, 2023 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

A Child Therapist’s Perspective on Monster Spray for KidsA More Helpful Approach to Your Child’s Fear of Monsters 4 Tips to Support Your Child Through Their FearKey Takeaways “Mommy, Mommy!!! There’s a monster in the closet!” What do you do when your child is...

The Benefits of Rough and Tumble Play Before Bedtime

by Shannon Wassenaar | Dec 19, 2023 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

3 Benefits of Rough & Tumble Play to Help Children’s Sleep4 Guidelines for Rough and Tumble Play Before BedYour Guide to Better SleepKey Takeaways How many times have you heard the stomping, stamping, and giggling of your child and your partner upstairs right...

Why You Shouldn’t Force Your Child To Hug Grandparents

by Shannon Wassenaar | Dec 12, 2023 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

Table of ContentsWhat’s Wrong With Forced Affection?Why Do Grandparents Force Affection?Getting the Conversation StartedScripts for Setting BoundariesSuggest Alternatives Ways to Connect Standing Up for Our Kids Is KeyKey Takeaways It’s a common scene – a...
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