Posts by blogEPantley

Q&A with Elizabeth: Sandboxes and Swimming Pools

We’re going to a vacation at a home with a pool. To keep her safe, should we have our 3-year-old take swimming lessons before we go? ~ Kristin, mother to 3-year-old Rachel

Needing a Parent’s Help to Sleep: Changing to the No Stay Option

Over the last couple of weeks we have talked about why a child needs you there as well as a path to deciding if you should stay or not stay to help your child fall asleep. For those that have decided that the “no stay” option is best for their family may need a bit of extra help. Changing to the no stay option is not impossible and here is how to do it!

Needing a Parent’s Help to Sleep: A Path to Restful Nights

Last week we talked about the “why” our children often need a parent’s help to fall asleep. Before we proceed with the solutions, remember your thoughts about what exactly bothers you about having to stay with your child until the sandman arrives.

Needing a Parent’s Help to Sleep: Why Your Child Wants You There

Do you have to stay with your child until she falls asleep? If you do stay in the room until your child is asleep you’re not alone – as a matter of fact you are in the majority – as more than half of parents follow this routine. Most importantly, this tells us that this “problem” isn’t really a “problem” at all, but normal childhood behavior.

How to Make a Sibling Bed Work

If you have more than one child it may be beneficial to everyone in the family to set up a place where your children can sleep together. While a few children don’t want to sleep with a brother or sister, many children love to share sleeping places with siblings up through elementary school.