Part 2: The Scoop on Weighted Blankets & Compression Sheets

Part 2: The Scoop on Weighted Blankets & Compression Sheets

The idea to use a weighted blanket comes from the experiences that people have during the day with proprioceptive input. Many people report feeling calming sensations upon receiving a big squeeze, hug, using a body sock, squeeze machine or other tool to get proprioceptive input. The weighted blanket is a tool that is thought to provide proprioceptive input at night time.

Nightmares vs Night Terrors

Nightmares vs Night Terrors

Nightmares and Night Terrors what one is your child having? Calgary Sleep Consultant Ashley Fricker will help you learn how to differentiate between the two, how to reduce them from occurring and how to respond when they occur.

Post-Partum Anxiety and Depression

Post-Partum Anxiety and Depression

My hope in you reading this is that you have an understanding of a few things: symptoms, research and ways to cope through postpartum difficulties; but also a tiny bit of relief seeing that you likely are of the majority if you had any sort of feelings of being overwhelmed or if things even felt traumatic at times.

10 Tips on How to Sleep Better

10 Tips on How to Sleep Better

It’s time to focus on our sleep because we are learning more and more each day the importance of it. Getting your required sleep is going to help you navigate this scary time by keeping your immune system and overall mental well-being strong!

What are Developmental Milestones and Why do they cause Regressions in my Babies Sleep?

What are Developmental Milestones and Why do they cause Regressions in my Babies Sleep?

Just when we think we’ve figured out our babies sleep schedule they switch it up on us!

Our babies sleep patterns change as they grow and develop. Click to read more about when sleep regressions can occur and how to navigate them.

Food & Peaceful Sleeps

Food & Peaceful Sleeps

Although diet is not the only cause for sleep issues, it can certainly play a large role in determining the quality of slumber your toddler is getting.

What your child eats before lights out and when she has a snack can sometimes affect how well she sleeps.

The Holiday Sleep Guide

The Holiday Sleep Guide

Tips to help you navigate your child’s sleep through the holidays.