Parenting Basics

Reading bedtime stories provides more than just simple fun and entertainment for preschoolers. This activity also encourages caregiver-child bonding, establishes a familiar daily routine, expands...

There isn't a set-in-stone age when a baby will sleep through the night. It is possible, though, to help your baby develop healthy bedtime habits that will allow him to fall asleep easier and...

Have you ever had trouble calming your children down at bedtime? This article will describe an easy activity to use at bedtime to get your children ready for bed.

Getting the children to bed can be a big challenge for many parents. Sensory experiences play the major role towards a happy bedtime. Here are some things to consider that will definitely help...

Can you ever get into the groove of a schedule? I know it can be difficult and hard to stay in a schedule with your children but it is very much worth it and will be rewarding to.

You love each other for better or for worse, in sickness and in health. But what about allowance or no allowance? Bedtime at 9:00 or 10:00? Sunday school or no Sunday school? And the worst...

Sending unhappy grumpy kids to school will only discourage thier grades. Everyone feels better when they start their day off on the right foot. Including your children. Here is how to send your...

Bedtime can be a tough time for some households. Children do not want to go to bed because they don't want to miss anything. To make matters worse, the more tired and in need of sleep they are,...

If you've noticed that your child gets more and more pumped up the closer it gets to bedtime, you might benefit from a few calming techniques. As a mommy of 4, I've tackled pretty much every...

Most parents know that kids should get ten to twelve hours of sleep; lack of information isn’t the problem. The problem is getting a child to fall sleep on time, sleep well throughout the...

No child looks forward to bedtime. Yet as a parent, you can set the tone for how your child perceives this time of the night. Here's how you can get your child to fall asleep at night with ease.

When my friend Alice was expecting her first baby, she often told me: “My kids will never do that,” and then she would elaborate on the things she would never allow her children to do, think, say,...

You have gotten past the midnight feedings. Your child sleeps through the night soundly. Now your only issue is getting the child to go to bed. Many toddlers and older children struggle with...

One of the most important things you can do for your baby, toddler or school aged child is establish a bedtime routine. No matter the child's age, they will benefit from a regular schedule that...