Life to Her Years

362. Thunder storms, bad dreams, and any number of unexplained events will wake her up crying in the middle of the night. Stay by her side until she goes back to sleep.

(photo: Candy Kempsey)

267. There’s nothing wrong with a little sleep training. She has to learn to fall asleep on her own at some point. Then again, there’s also nothing wrong with letting her fall asleep in your arms every now and then either.

207. Occasionally wait until she’s completely asleep before leaving her room at bedtime.

171. The safer she feels, the better she’ll sleep. Be her safe haven.