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When Naps Are Still a Challenge

Posted January 12, 2012

Even after successful night sleep training, naps can remain problematic for a baby or toddler and, hence, - for parents.  If only we could tell these young kids that naps play a vital role in providing them with energy and curiosity to bring to their playtimes, helping them make it gracefully to the end of the day and in helping them spend an easier night sleeping.  The better the naps, the better the nights.

Toddlers around age 2.5 years are notorious for trying to convince the parent that they do not need naps any more.  For several days they may play or protest throughout the entire nap, convincing themselves and parents that naps are a bad idea.  Parents should not be swayed.  The best practice is to continue to put your child down  by 12:30 PM and plan for a break of two hours.  You are not in charge of whether your child sleeps or not, only that you are following practices of routine and regularity (same every day). Most likely your toddler will return to accepting the nap in just a few days.  Continuing with this practice even after the 3rd birthday provides an opportunity for sleep or, if by then no sleep is needed, a chance for quiet play and a routine that still includes a good break for you.

A new study on the effects of toddlers not napping has just been released from the University of Colorado.  Take a look.

 

Next Sleep from Now On seminar: Tuesday, February 7, 2012

 

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Helping Your Child Learn to Play Independently—a NEW Raymond Seminar

Posted January 7, 2012

Teaching a child from an early age to play independently is to give them a life-long skill.  Play is a child's work and it paves the way to learning about the world. To be able to entertain oneself with one's own thoughts and ideas leads a child toward a rich inner life. Parents can start as early as 6-8 months but if you have an older child -- it's never to late to start! 

This January I'm presenting a new seminar entitled Helping Your Child Learn to Play Independently.  I hope you'll join me. Here are the details:

Helping Your Child Learn to Play Independently 

When: Tuesday, January 24, 2012

Where: First Church of the Nazarene, 65 Richard Way, SW

Time: 7:00 to 9:00 PM

Cost: $55.00 (introductory family fee)

Register Here

Additional January/February Seminars:

Sleep from Now On                             Tuesday, January 10, 2012    or Tuesday, February 7, 2012

Sleep from the Start  (prenatal class)    Thursday, January 12, 2012  or Thursday, February 2, 2012

Setting Healthy Limits                          Tuesday, January 17, 2012   or Tuesday, March 13, 2012

Helping Your Child Learn to Play Independently     Tuesday, January 24, 2012  or   email us for next date   

Toilet Learning the Easy Way                Tuesday, January 31, 2012   or Tuesday, March 20, 2012

 

Note:  If you miss one of our seminars or live outside of Calgary, the course content can be made available to you through a Telephone Counseling appointment.  This also gives Kitty the opportunity to tailor the information to suit your particular situation.

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Can’t Attend a Seminar Before Christmas?  Book a Phone Appointment with Kitty, Instead

Posted November 13, 2011

As you head into the busy season ahead, you may wish you could attend a parenting seminar but just can't manage the time or the driving distance.  Rest assured - you'll still have access to the seminar content from your own home by booking a 55 minute Telephone Appointment with Kitty.  And, as a bonus, Kitty will tailor the information specifically to suit your family and your particular situation with the child you are calling about.

An appointment can be booked to cover any of the following seminars: Sleep from the Start, Sleep from Now On, Setting Healthy Limits (Discipline) and Toilet Learning the Easy Way - all tailored to your child.

Or, you may choose to book an appointment to cover several small issues you are experiencing including siblings having problems with each other, how to choose a preschool, why your time-outs aren't working or how to prepare a toddler for the arrival of a new baby. 

Telephone appointments are available on Monday mornings and Wednesday afternoons, including a 5:30 PM appointment availability on Wednesday afternoons.

 

Please use this link to book your appointment.

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