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Moving to a Bed (from a Crib)

Posted July 28, 2010

Dear Kitty,
I'll sort of give you some background information.  I have 2 kids - J. is turning 3 at the end of July, and M. is 10 months old.  J. still sleeps in a crib, and uses a pacifier only for nap time and bedtime in her crib only.  (On top of that she's not toilet trained - but that's a whole other story!)  We've had her "big girl bed" in her room for the last year since her sister was born...just to read books in it so she'd get comfortable with it, but have never pushed her to sleep in it.  A few weeks ago she wanted to start sleeping with a blanket instead of her sleep sack, and tonight for the first time she asked for a pillow.  Both of which we did when she asked.
 

 

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Kitty’s Summer Seminars

Posted July 19, 2010

Easy to book and the group-size is small.  Summer is a perfect time to catch a seminar at Raymond Parenting.  Need another incentive?  This fall, no seminars will be held during October, due to Kitty's travel schedule.  So NOW is a good time to take advantage of the following summer seminars:

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NEW…  Kitty’s Sleep Programs Now On Video!

Posted June 22, 2010

I am pleased to announce that parents are now able to purchase and download a condensed version of each of my Sleep Seminars.  These have been created to address some long-standing requests from out-of-towners who can't make a Calgary seminar; I think these videos will also be helpful to Calgary parents who find it difficult to attend a seminar together or on a specific date.

 

 

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Sleep Research on Infants and Young Children

Posted June 2, 2010

"The findings from the related Sleep in America poll of sleep practices of children from birth to age 10 and their caregivers clearly noted that sleep problems are highly prevalent, and that they have a negative impact on children and their families. Education is the key not only to the treatment of existing sleep disturbances, but more importantly, for the prevention of sleep problems and the development of best sleep practices. These education efforts clearly go beyond parents to our educational systems and to health-care practitioners."

JODI A. MINDELL, PhD
Saint Joseph’s University, The Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia, USA (Published online October 4, 2004)

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New Item In Raymond Parenting Store - Take a Look!

Posted May 2, 2010

Guidelines and Schedule for a 3-6 Month Baby—The Manual Continued…

This sleep/schedule for 3-6 month old babies  will be helpful to parents who have purchased The Manual – Birth to Three Months and are wondering what new adjustments to make to your baby’s schedule to ensure her sleep skills stay in place as she grows.  As well, parents who have not read The Manual will also find this document useful, starting at 3 months of age.

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CBC Ideas - The Hurried Infant

Posted April 25, 2010

I've just finished listening to Part 1 and Part 2 of The Hurried Infant.  I think it's an outstanding program and I urge you to find the time to listen.  Much of the philosophy behind what I've been teaching for over 25 years is based on the type of research this program tells us about.  Turns out it's not just babies who are being hurried -- babies these days have very hurried parents. 

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