Summer means barbecue, countless glasses of Pina Coladas and long, relaxing vacations with my family. I’ve to admit that traveling with twin kids hasn’t always been a smooth ride. In fact, our first few trips were a complete disaster. My husband and I had no idea how to enjoy our vacation without compromising our kids’ sleep. But eventually, we started to get the hang of it. Let me tell you, planning ahead is the key here. Before my twins turned 3, we used to carry pack n plays with us. Now
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The 3 Key Ingredients For Better Baby and Toddler Sleep
I'm no baker-extraordinaire, but I've baked enough in my time to know a thing or two about recipes. And I know that when it comes to a recipe for a yummy baked good, there are things I can change and things I most definitely cannot. For instance, I always substitute unsweetened applesauce for half the amount of oil called for whenever I make muffins or quick breads. It's a healthy substitution, and it doesn't change the outcome of my recipe at all. But there are elements to every recipe
How Moving Homes Can Affect Your Child’s Sleep
For most of us, moving does NOT top our list of things we enjoy. Moving creates a multitude of things to worry about, after all. Once you’ve found a new place to buy or to rent, you’re still not even close to done. What about transferring your mail? Or shutting off your utilities? And if your move is an international one, the list gets even longer -- what about work visas and passports? Which possessions should you sell and which should you ship? Moving is not for the faint of heart,
How the Holidays May Impact Your Baby’s Sleep
With the holidays quickly approaching, I'm sure many of you are wondering what you should do, if anything, with your baby's schedule and sleep. It can be tricky when you travel or need to be at a family event during a nap time (our extended family Thanksgiving "dinner" is at 2 p.m., for example). Depending on your baby's personality and temperament, some babies will be fine with an "off" schedule for one day. They may be a bit overtired, maybe have a little rougher night's sleep, but get back on
11 Holiday Baby Sleep Tips
With the holidays upon us, many parents wonder and worry about their baby or toddler's sleep, particularly during visits from family or holiday traveling. Here are several things to keep in mind for this holiday season. Visitors | Travel Baby Sleep and Traveling First and foremost, the holidays and traveling, in general, is a time to have fun and enjoy yourselves! So, try not to worry too much about baby sleep and schedules when you are supposed to be relaxing and having fun. I do have