Identifying Sleep Associations

Helping your child develop healthy sleep habits can sometimes feel challenging, especially when they rely on certain comforts or routines to fall asleep. Knowing how to identify and gently modify sleep associations is a valuable skill for parents and caregivers, making bedtime smoother for everyone. Using behavioral techniques to understand what your child associates with […]

Helping your little one develop healthy sleep habits can be challenging, especially when negative sleep associations make bedtime a struggle. Fortunately, with patience and consistent effort, you can replace those unhelpful routines with positive sleep routines that encourage independent and restful sleep. Learning effective sleep associations tips can make the process smoother for both you

Helping your little one develop healthy sleep habits can sometimes feel challenging, but understanding the role of comfort items can make a big difference. Comfort objects—like a favorite blanket, stuffed animal, or pacifier—can serve as soothing tools that create positive sleep associations, making it easier for your child to settle down peacefully each night. Incorporating

Understanding the difference between healthy and unhealthy sleep associations is an important step in helping your child develop good sleep habits. As parents and caregivers, it’s natural to want to create a comforting environment that makes falling asleep easier for your little one. However, knowing which sleep associations are supportive and which might cause ongoing

Helping your little one develop healthy sleep habits can sometimes feel challenging, especially when certain routines seem to become linked with falling asleep. These routines, known as sleep associations, are the habits or objects your child relies on to settle down and drift off to sleep. Understanding common sleep associations and how they impact your