6 Effective Strategies For Handling Tantrums In Public

by Shannon Wassenaar | Jul 26, 2023 | Toddler, Preschooler

Table of Contents1. Imagine Your Child’s Perspective2. Preparing for the Unexpected3. Tell Your Child The Plan4. Responding Calmly and Confidently in the Moment5. Finding a Safe Space to Navigate the Tantrum6. Offer a Creative YesKey Takeaways Picture this:...

Understanding Tantrums And 4 Scientific Reasons Why They Happen

by Shannon Wassenaar | Jul 26, 2023 | Toddler, Preschooler

Reason #1: Their Brain Isn’t Fully DevelopedReason #2: They’re Still Learning Emotional Awareness and RegulationReason #3: They’re Tired, Hungry, or OverstimulatedReason #4: Their Environment Is ChaoticWhat This All MeansKey Takeaways The bath is too wet. The trees...

Sleep Challenges: 3 Common Life Transitions That Make Sleep Tricky

by Jess VanderWier, MA, RP | Jul 12, 2023 | Toddler, Preschooler, Big Kid

Table of Contents1. There’s a Change in Family Dynamics2. They Are Sleeping Somewhere New 3. They Are Physically UncomfortableHow to Promote Better Sleep During Big Life Changes Key Takeaways You might wonder why your good sleeper is suddenly up all night. Big...

Understanding a Child’s Sensory Needs for Better Sleep

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

How to Help a Sensory Seeker Sleep BetterHow to Help a Sensory Avoider Sleep BetterGetting Curious About Your Child’s Sensory NeedsKey Takeaways I’m a sensory avoider. As a child, I needed an hour of quiet time before bed to wind down. I would struggle to sleep if the...

Sleep Pressure Explained: Recognizing When Your Child is Tired

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

Table of ContentsSleep Pressure and Wake Windows Are KeyYour Child May Be Overtired or UndertiredMore Factors to ConsiderKey Takeaways Do you ever feel like getting your child to fall asleep is impossible? You’ve created a perfect bedtime routine, read the books, sang...

Separation Anxiety at Bedtime: Understanding the Reasons

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

Reason 1: Your Child Has a One-Track MindReason 2: Your Child is Wired for Closeness With YouReason 3: Your Child Feels Things DeeplyA Bedtime Separation Solution: Building a Connection BridgeBedtime Behaviour is CommunicationKey Takeaways Your child is tired. You’ve...