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Stuck in a Sleep Regression? Here’s How to Find Your Way Out
Is your baby stuck in a sleep regression? Learn why it happens, what to expect, and gentle ways to get everyone back to better sleep.

Happy Little Ones
Sep 17, 20253 min read


The 4th Trimester: What New Moms Really Need (But Rarely Ask For)
Discover what new moms truly need during the 4th trimester. Happy Little Beginnings fills that gap, giving moms the guidance and community they deeply deserve.

Happy Little Ones
Sep 11, 20253 min read


Back-to-School Bedtime Struggles: Managing Changing Routines for Kids
September feels like a reset as summer fades, kids return to school, and homes buzz with early morning, packed lunches, and bedtime struggles. This shift can disrupt sleep, whether you have a school-aged child, toddler, or newborn.

Happy Little Ones
Sep 10, 20253 min read


Help Your Child Thrive Through The Daylight Saving Time Change
Help your child thrive through Daylight Savings Time with our comprehensive manual. Say goodbye to sleepless nights and cranky mornings!

Happy Little Ones
Oct 25, 20242 min read


Enhancing Development: A Tummy Time Activity with Proprioceptive Play
Hey there, fellow parents! As the owner of Happy Little Ones, a pediatric sleep consultant, a tummy time instructor, and a mom of three,...

Happy Little Ones
Mar 27, 20243 min read


Sleepless Nights & Tiny Worries: Navigating How Toddler Anxiety Impacts Sleep
Plus 5 Effective Ways to Help Toddlers Overcome Anxiety and Build Confidence Does your toddler experience some type of anxiety at...
annaclifford12
Dec 4, 20234 min read


Sleep Training vs. Potty Training: Which One Comes First for Toddlers?
In the delicate dance of parenting, a pressing question often lingers: To sleep train or potty train first? Let's unravel the mystery...
annaclifford12
Nov 29, 20234 min read


Holiday Travel Sleep Guide: Top Tips to Make Memories with Your Little Ones Without Losing Sleep
There is a myth that once you have kids you will not do anything anymore. No more date nights, no more going out, no more free time, no...
annaclifford12
Nov 20, 20233 min read


Surviving Toddler Sleep Regressions: A Guide for Rest-Deprived Parents
If you’re not already aware, your child is going to go through multiple sleep regressions throughout the first couple of years. What is a...
annaclifford12
Nov 6, 20233 min read


Why rocking your toddler to sleep isn't working
How to transition away from rocking to sleep, the facts behind independent sleep Why stop rocking to sleep if it used to work? Does this...
annaclifford12
Sep 26, 20233 min read


Say it ain't so! The two naps must go!
Why toddlers consolidate naps between 12-18 months Toddlers tend to transition to one nap between 12-18 months old. Their sleep needs...
annaclifford12
Aug 25, 20234 min read


What time is it? It's Tummy Time!
In 1994, the National Institute of Child Health and Human Development (NICHD) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) came together...
annaclifford12
Feb 26, 20235 min read


Should you snuggle with your toddler before bedtime?
You hear all about the skin-to-skin or Kangaroo Care when your child is a baby, but what about when they’re a toddler? Does snuggling...
annaclifford12
Feb 8, 20233 min read


The age old question: is my baby over or under tired?
There are a few similarities between overtiredness and undertiredness, but how do we decipher between the two? How do we help our kiddos...
annaclifford12
Jan 17, 20235 min read


Toddlers. Am I Right?
Tantrum: a fit of bad temper Fit: an emotional reaction (as in anger or frustration) Toddler: a young child usually between one and three...
annaclifford12
Oct 11, 20224 min read


✨The 4th Trimester✨
"What do you mean there's another trimester after pregnancy?! I thought I was done!" Technically yes, there are only three trimesters...
annaclifford12
Jul 29, 20212 min read


Myth: I can't travel with little ones
Myth BUSTED: You CAN travel with little ones, and create fun and lasting memories! *This post may contain affiliate links. If you...
annaclifford12
Jul 1, 20213 min read


How Twinkle Twinkle Little Star and other lullabies can drastically improve bedtime
Why should you sing to your child at bedtime? One of my most consistent pieces of advice for bedtime routines is to end with songs. My...
annaclifford12
Jun 17, 20214 min read


Sleep Training and its Benefits
For one reason or another, sleep training seems to get a bad rap. Many associate it with the "Cry It Out" method, which is when parents...
annaclifford12
May 3, 20212 min read
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