Transitions can be really hard for kids of any age, and the back to school transition is one of the toughest. Here's the conundrum: bedtimes get later as the summer progresses (following the natural rhythm of the sun), often reaching their latest just in time for early school bells. Without advanced preparation, this can lead to some major overtiredness and sleep debt in that first week or two of school. Your kids will lose an hour or two of sleep until they adapt to their new routine and start falling asleep earlier.

Being overtired is not great for quality rest and sleep debt is not good for learning, executive functioning, or your child's mood — and definitely not the best way to start the school year.

Follow these sleep tips to get your little one, and yourself, and your biological clocks ready for #backtoschool.

When we offer our full presence and give our children our mindful attention, their security buckets and sense of worthiness flourish. In this article, we share four fun and easy baby mindfulness activities to promote balance and connection. You can try them with your toddlers and bigger kids too. Remember: when security buckets are full, sleep is easier!

Mantra is a powerful tool available for free to everyone, everywhere, to improve sleep and in many cases, cure insomnia. Learn everything busy, tired parents need to know about using a mantra to fall asleep faster from a mindfulness coach. And did you know that mantra can improve your child’s and even baby’s sleep too?

Essential sleep hygiene tips: everything busy, tired parents need to know about sleep hygiene from a pediatric & family sleep coach

It’s well established that fresh air and exercise are important for overall well-being. But did you know they’re also a crucial part of ensuring a good night’s sleep? The whole family, even babies, will benefit from well timed outings and fresh air.

The secret to a better tomorrow lies in how you end the day today. Moments of stress, separation and distress are inevitable. We can’t prevent this pain - it’s an inevitable part of the human experience. But we can heal those moments of distress, and help our kiddos develop resilience and a positive worldview, with authentic togetherness and connection at the end of the day. Story time is the perfect avenue for these good feelings.

Little Dipper needs a power nap.

When it comes to baby sleep, finding the right timing is paramount. When babies get the proper amount of daytime sleep, at age-appropriate intervals, and bedtime is on target, falling asleep and staying asleep becomes a more peaceful endeavor. Read on to find the right timing for your baby’s stellar sleep.