When we offer our full presence and give our children our mindful attention, their security buckets and sense of worthiness flourish. In this article, we share four fun and easy baby mindfulness activities to promote balance and connection. You can try them with your toddlers and bigger kids too. Remember: when security buckets are full, sleep is easier!

Mantra is a powerful tool available for free to everyone, everywhere, to improve sleep and in many cases, cure insomnia. Learn everything busy, tired parents need to know about using a mantra to fall asleep faster from a mindfulness coach. And did you know that mantra can improve your child’s and even baby’s sleep too?

Essential sleep hygiene tips: everything busy, tired parents need to know about sleep hygiene from a pediatric & family sleep coach

It’s well established that fresh air and exercise are important for overall well-being. But did you know they’re also a crucial part of ensuring a good night’s sleep? The whole family, even babies, will benefit from well timed outings and fresh air.

Have you ever wondered how to foster an actual love of sleep and the sleep space in your child? Over the years, 9 and counting to be exact, I’ve tried what feels like a thousand activities to help cultivate this love (some more successful than others). I LOVE sleep, and dream about sharing this great love with my children. While no parent has the ability to force the love of sleep, or anything else for that matter, upon their child, here’s one thing that I know is true: spending lots of positive playtime together in the bedroom and in the crib/bed will help your child feel more comfortable and secure when it’s time to turn out the lights.

Keep reading to learn more about fostering love (or at least acceptance) of the sleep space in your child, and my kids’ top 3 crib games...and how to recreate the fun with yours.

Implementing the 3 C’s of the bedtime routine will ensure that your baby drifts off to sleep feeling calm, connected, and ready for restorative sleep.

Do you wonder when your child should go to bed for the night? Are they overtired? Undertired? Or is the timing just right? If you want to end the bedtime battles and tantrums and sleep better, check out our Schedule Guides. Getting the timing right makes all the difference in the world when it comes to little kid sleep. If avoiding tantrums, meltdowns and delay tactics at bedtime is a goal, getting your toddler’s sleep timing right can help to keep the peace.

The secret to a better tomorrow lies in how you end the day today. Moments of stress, separation and distress are inevitable. We can’t prevent this pain - it’s an inevitable part of the human experience. But we can heal those moments of distress, and help our kiddos develop resilience and a positive worldview, with authentic togetherness and connection at the end of the day. Story time is the perfect avenue for these good feelings.

Just like a little bear cub, your kiddo will sleep best in a cozy cave. Creating a cozy “baby cave” can do wonders for your family’s sleep - both overnight and during naps. Follow these tips to ensure your child’s sleep environment is optimal: cool, dark, and quiet (plus white noise) is the ideal.

Little Dipper needs a power nap.

When it comes to baby sleep, finding the right timing is paramount. When babies get the proper amount of daytime sleep, at age-appropriate intervals, and bedtime is on target, falling asleep and staying asleep becomes a more peaceful endeavor. Read on to find the right timing for your baby’s stellar sleep.

Follow these 10 tips to improve your baby’s sleep NOW, while also laying the foundation for a lifetime of healthy sleep.