These natural sleep remedies for kids will help children get the sleep they need. Vitamins, minerals and herbs that can improve sleep for your child. Does your child struggle to fall asleep? Unfortunately, this is an all-too-common issue today. Many families struggle with a sleepless child, which typically ends up with an entire sleepless family! […]
A Weighted Blanket Saved Bedtime in Our House
Using a weighted blanket at bedtime has dramatically improved sleep in our house. Here’s how, and some safety tips for using weighted blankets with kids. Our bedtime routine with my oldest (now 7) has always gone a little something like this: Typical bedtime routine (bath, teeth, pjs, books, etc). Cuddle. Talk. Ask a million […]
Refresh Your Calm Down Corner with the Sensory TheraPLAY Box!
The Sensory TheraPLAY subscription box is great for kids with sensory needs at home. Check out our unboxing video, and what’s in our box. We have multiple calm down corners in our house. Just recently, in the midst of one of my 6 year old’s emotional outbursts, we went to his calm down area in […]
Nebula Calm Down Jar: Sensory & Science
Why make a nebula calm down jar? I have written before about how raising spirited kids can be both challenging and rewarding. Something I get often in the comments is “well, aren’t all kids like that?” Truth is, yes. If you are a parent of a spirited child (aff link), you might know that their […]
Setting Up a Calm Down Corner for Kids: A Time-Out Alternative
This article has been updated since it was originally published in July, 2014. This post contains affiliate links, for purchases made within it, this blog receives a small commission. I have a spirited kid. From the moment he was small, I scoured the internet to find some of the best resources for gently parenting him, […]
