Sleep disturbances can be caused by over-stimulation such as active play before bedtime, tickling, scary TV shows or movies, rough play, a birthday party or a change in routine or environment.
Methods to encourage sleep include:
Reduce the noise level and dim lights (night light is OK)
Make sleeping area comfortable
Provide quiet time for a child to unwind
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Potty Training
Don’t make potty training a big deal. Children’s bodies develop at different rates and this development is not a reflection of intelligence or a parent’s ability.
Potty training is a learning process in which accidents are normal and should not be thought of as intentional misbehavior.
Potty training cannot begin until:
muscle control is adequate (usually after [...]
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