Q: If your toddler is hungry, thirsty, or teething, they'll be much harder to put to bed due to their discomfort. Check that your toddler has eaten a good meal before bedtime and give them something to ease their mouth pain if they're teething. For example, you can let the toddler suck on a cold teething ring to help relieve pain in their gums. Many parents give their toddler a small snack before bedtime that's sugar-free to help them wind down for bed. Another physical factor to consider is whether your toddler is overtired or not tired enough. If this is the case, consider adjusting their bedtime so that they're getting the appropriate amount of sleep. If your toddler keeps crying or calling you, remind him or her calmly that it's time for bed. While it can be tempting, avoid giving in to their cries or requests for things like another story or more cuddle time. By continuously reminding your toddler that it's time for them to go to sleep, they'll eventually understand and you'll both be sleeping peacefully. You can be firm yet caring with your toddler by saying, "We already had your bath, put on your pajamas, and read a story. Now it's time to sleep." Avoid saying, "Okay, one more book" or "Okay, 10 more minutes of cuddling." If you do, then your child has essentially won the battle and gotten what they wanted. Instead of rushing right back into the room once you hear your toddler begin to cry, try to wait it out a bit. If you're listening to their cry and think something might be wrong, you can go back in, but it's best to let them cry for a little while so they don't associate crying with you returning to the room. Waiting 10 minutes helps your toddler learn to comfort themselves instead of relying on you to comfort them. Use your baby monitor to make sure they're safe in their crib. Wait several minutes even if your toddler wakes up crying in the middle of the night. Picking up or cuddling your toddler when they're crying reinforces their behavior by showing that if they cry, they'll get your attention. Instead of picking them up out of their bed, help them lay back down and say goodnight. When your toddler wakes up in the middle of the night, it can be tempting to pick them up and comfort them so that you can both go back to sleep faster, but avoid doing this as it ultimately won't help your toddler. Instead, help them lay down and give them their soothing item, such as a pacifier or favorite teddy bear. Say, "It's time to sleep." If you want to, pat your toddler on the back and making calming sounds, like "shhh" or "it's okay." Tell your toddler that it's time for bed and they need to go to sleep now. Do this in a calm, soothing voice, make sure they have everything they need, and then leave the room. Try to do this quickly so as not to spend too much time with your toddler. If your toddler seems anxious that you're leaving, tell them you'll check on them every 10 or 15 minutes until they fall asleep. Check to see that they have any blankets, stuffed animals, or other items that they may need or have lost before leaving the room. If your toddler starts crying again once you leave the room after tucking them back in or in the middle of the night, wait another 10 minutes before going back into the bedroom. If they haven't stopped crying and you go back in, calmly reassure them again and tuck them back into bed without picking them up. Do this as many times as necessary until your toddler successfully goes to bedit may take some time, but don't give up as each time will help your toddler understand what they should be doing. You may get very tired of the process, but stick with it. Over time, it will help your child go to bed more easily. Even if you follow all the steps to prepare for a peaceful bedtime routine, your toddler may sometimes cry and refuse to go to sleep. If you get upset or angry, your child will pick up on those emotions, and the battle will escalate. However, if you maintain a low voice and a calm, matter-of-fact attitude, your child will be more likely to stay calm. Take a few deep, calming breaths if you feel yourself getting overwhelmed or frustrated as you're trying to get your toddler to sleep.
A: Make sure the toddler isn't crying due to a physical factor. Be consistent and firm when putting your toddler to sleep. Wait 10 minutes before returning to the room if they're crying. Avoid picking the toddler up from their bed to comfort them. Reassure the toddler calmly and then leave the room. Repeat the process until the child falls asleep. Stay calm if you get frustrated.

Q: Sleeping is one of the most important things you do to take care of your bodyand it helps with weight loss too! Staying well-rested will lead to more calories burned, more fat lost, and even less late-night snacking. There are many other added bonuses to getting enough sleep including increased focus and concentration levels, higher energy levels, and better decision making skills. . It takes your brain about 20 minutes to catch up with your stomach. This means that you will actually be full before your brain is able to communicate that with you. If you eat more slowly, this will help you avoid overeating and it will give your brain more time to communicate your level of fullness to the rest of your body. If you struggle with this, try chewing your food more thoroughly. Chew each bite a certain several times before swallowing. It may help to count the bites at first until your body adjusts to eating more slowly. Avoid eating when you're distracted it's easier to overeat if you're not paying attention to what you're eating. Exercising will help you lose water weight by increasing your sweat levels, which means your body is expelling water. You will also shift some of your body's water content into the muscles, rather than letting it remain outside the cells. Cardio and weight training are the best ways to lose weight. Try alternating your workouts between these two methods cardio one day, weight training the next. Try doing some form of moderate to vigorous cardio exercise for at least 30 minutes 3 times per week. Running, cycling, rowing, and swimming are all forms of cardio you can do. Do weight training exercises for 30 minutes 3 times a week, like weighted squats, deadlifts, and leg presses. If you don't currently exercise, try making a commitment to work out once a week and building from there. Weighing yourself frequently will allow you to observe weight changes and pinpoint potentially problematic behavior. People who weigh themselves more frequently are more in-tuned with changes in their weight, and are more likely to take preventative measures. Weigh yourself at the same time every day (preferably first thing in the morning) for the most consistent results. It's normal for your weight to fluctuate from day to day, especially during menstruation. In order to be able to report your symptoms accurately to your doctor, you should keep a journal that records all of the relevant details. Write down everything you eat each day, when you exercise and for how long, and how much you weigh. You can also use an app, like MyFitnessPal, to keep track of what you're eating and how much you're exercising. There are also quite a few online tracking apps that allow women to enter information about their menstrual cycle, along with other symptoms related to their cycle. This will be a handy tool to refer back to during a conversation with your doctor.
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Get at least seven hours of sleep each night. Eat more slowly Exercise for at least 30 minutes on most days of the week. Weigh yourself every day, or as often as possible. Keep a diet, exercise, and weight journal.