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Trouble Shooting Sleep Issues SLEEP RESOURCES Sometimes it can be helpful to have a resource to help you through sleep issues. Here are recommendations including books, Instagram accounts, and programs. At www.takingcarababies.com and on Instagram @takingcarababies At www.biglittlefeelings.com and on Instagram @biglittlefeelings Over the past two weeks, we have explored setting strong sleep foundations for night sleep and naps. But ... [Read More]
Early Childhood
NAPS
NAP SCHEDULE SUGGESTIONS 5-6 MONTHS 6:30am Wake, Feed, Play 8:30-9:30am Nap 1 9:30am Feed 11:45am Feed 12pm-2pm Nap 2 2:30pm Feed 4:30-5:15pm Nap 5:15pm Feed 7:15pm Feed 7:30pm Bedtime 7-14 MONTHS 6:30am Wake and Feed 9:30-10:30am Nap 1 10:30am Feed 1:15pm Lunch 1:30-3:30pm Nap 2 4pm or 5pm: Feed 7 pm Feed 7:30pm Bedtime 2 to 1 NAP TRANSITION 6:30am: Wake and Feed 9am: Snack 10:30-12pm: NAP because your baby showed tired cues 12:30pm Lunch 3:30pm ... [Read More]
NIGHTIME SLEEP
HELPING YOU AND YOUR BABY BE WELL RESTED Sleep Aids Sound Machine Newborns are not used to silence, the womb is 72-88 db. A sound machine can help mimic the womb. It can also help drown out household noises for older children. It should be 6-8 feet away from your child and less than 72 decibels (you can measure decibels using an app on your phone). The AAP recommends using the lowest effective volume. Darkening Shades Room darkening shades help all babies sleep better. Light ... [Read More]
CHILDREN’S HEALTH CARE RESOURCES
YOUR CHILD’S HEALTHCARE TEAM FAN CLUB FAN CLUB is a program created by and run by MaryBeth Meehan, CPNP. This program is for middle school aged children. There are two session each year. Each session is 10 weeks long. The girls program runs each fall and the boys program runs each winter. The FAN CLUB PROGRAM focuses on diet, exercise and healthy lifestyle changes. Each week the group will explore a new type of exercise. They will also learn about a different nutritional topic each ... [Read More]
EDUCATIONAL SERVICES
Early Intervention, IEPs, and 504 plans SERVICE PROVIDERS Speech-Language Pathologist or Speech Therapist Assesses speech, language, cognitive-communication, and oral/feeding/swallowing skills. They also provide treatment for speech disorders (articulation, fluency or voice disorders), language disorders (receptive, expressive or cognitive-communication disorders), or feeding disorders. They have a Master’s degree and national and state certifications. Pediatric Physical ... [Read More]
