When to Start Sleep Training? An Age Specific Guide
Teaching your child to sleep through the night takes work, but is so worth it. Read the post to get help deciding if now is the right time!
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Hilliary Giglio
Sep 7, 20232 min read
Is Sleep Deprivation Making You More Sensitive?
It’s common knowledge that sleep deprivation is part of the new parent package. Everyone teases new parents about the myth that they'll...
Hilliary Giglio
Aug 4, 20224 min read
False Starts
I’m guessing we all know what I’m referring to here, and that I’m not using industry jargon when I refer to a “False Start,” but just in...
Hilliary Giglio
Mar 3, 20224 min read
Will Magnesium Supplements Help My Baby Sleep?
Magnesium is one of seven essential minerals that the body needs to function normally. Without sufficient magnesium, the body struggles...
Hilliary Giglio
Feb 3, 20224 min read
Are Essential Oils Safe for Babies?
In today's post I explore essential oils use, the research that has been done on them, and their safety with babies.
Hilliary Giglio
Dec 16, 20212 min read
Taking Back Your Bed
If you're looking for a way to get out of your child sleeping in their own bed/room, allow me to offer up some helpful hints!
Hilliary Giglio
Dec 2, 20214 min read
Who should put baby to bed?
If you've wondered which parent should put your child to bed for sleep success, read today's post!
Hilliary Giglio
Nov 4, 20214 min read
Special Needs and Sleep
Helping a baby with special needs learn good sleep skills comes with all the regular hurdles, and often a few more, but is totally possible!
Hilliary Giglio
Oct 7, 20214 min read
The Wonder Weeks (and sleep!)
Have you been following the Wonder Weeks and trying to decide when the best time to teach your baby to sleep is? Learn more in today's blog.
Hilliary Giglio
Sep 16, 20213 min read
Toddlers and Their Stall Tactics
When I have consultations with toddler families, there’s usually an amusing story about bedtime. So, how do you resolve the stall tactics?
Hilliary Giglio
Aug 5, 20215 min read
How to Ditch the Pacifier
Let me just say before I get rolling here, that I’m not strictly anti-pacifier. I mean, what mother could be? We’ve all been saved from a...
Hilliary Giglio
May 19, 20215 min read
8 Tips for Overcoming Jet Lag
How do you maintain good sleep habits while traveling? And, how do we deal with the inevitable complication of jet lag in our babies?
Hilliary Giglio
May 6, 20215 min read
Physical Activity and Sleep
With the pandemic, kids aren't getting nearly as much physical activity as they used to. What does this have to do with sleep?
Hilliary Giglio
Apr 15, 20213 min read
What to Do When Things Don't Go as Planned
You've tried some DIY sleep training, but still aren't seeing success. What could be the problem?
Hilliary Giglio
Apr 1, 20215 min read
How Iron Affects Sleep
When there is no clear prop dependency (the aspect I most commonly help families with), could iron deficiency be part of the sleep issue?
Hilliary Giglio
Mar 18, 20213 min read
When Will My Baby Sleep Through the Night?
Waking at night is actually normal and natural. The ability to get back to sleep on one's own is really the question at hand. So, when?
Hilliary Giglio
Mar 4, 20215 min read
Solving the "Split Night" Scenario
Is your little one waking up in the middle of the night and staying up energetic for hours? It could be a split night scenario.
Hilliary Giglio
Feb 4, 20214 min read
Standing and Sleep
Standing is an exciting milestone for babies and parents alike! But, it can cause some significant sleep challenge. Here's how to handle it!
Hilliary Giglio
Jan 21, 20215 min read
Sleep Strategies for Twins
Imparting awesome sleep skills on your twins won’t easy. It’s going to require double the work, but so possible and so worth it!
Hilliary Giglio
Dec 17, 20205 min read
Developmental Milestones and Sleep
How do developmental milestones impact your child's sleep and what can you do about it?
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