Q & A’s For Parents

Introducing "Dear Moms"—an amazing column now added to Coastal Breeze News and crafted with moms in mind! This space is devoted to delivering invaluable advice and support straight from a panel of seasoned moms. Whether you’re navigating the complexities of parenting, seeking relationship advice, or confronting personal hurdles, "Dear Moms" is your trusted source of wisdom. By simply emailing your questions to DearMomsOnPurpose@gmail.com, you’ll receive heartfelt insights and perspectives. Plus, your query might be highlighted in Coastal Breeze News and also in our newly published MOM E-Newsletter, thereby extending support to others facing similar challenges. Don’t hesitate—reach out and allow us to guide you through life’s intricate journey!

Kristina Lambros is a fellow resident and homeowner with her husband Marc and son Liam. She is a transplant to Marco Island, having moved here over a decade ago. She is from New York and Marc is from Ohio.

Kristina is the founder of the Facebook group, "Moms on Purpose" and the administrator for the Facebook group, "Marco Island Moms." Kristina is a business owner on Marco and is happy to serve the greater SWFL area. She is a Realtor and Marc is a Mortgage Lender. Their families also live in the local area and Liam, who is now three, is their first born. They are both excited for him to grow up with the island lifestyle here in sunny Florida.

Kristina is excited to share this new Mom advice column. She created "Moms on Purpose" because as a toddler mom, she felt there was a need for more child interaction for the young children of our community, especially four and under. She then became the group administrator for the well-established "Marco Island Moms," which includes moms of children of all ages. Kristina also recently created a Marco Island Mom E-Newsletter. The focus for both groups is to help, guide, and support each other, develop friendships, and aid our littles and all of our children in building great relationships from an early age. Both groups share events, meet-ups and support to everyone!

Kristina and the Marco Island Moms look forward to hearing from you!

Now on to our first inquiry.

Dear Exhausted Mama,

Time change is rough on us all. There are a few things you can do to help your toddler ease into this new routine. Move bedtime, wake time and meals by 10-15 minutes each day until you are back to a normal routine. This is recommended a week before the time change; make note for spring. Natural light is the strongest cue for the body's internal clock. If you want to control the time your toddler sleeps, you need to control the light by using room darkening window treatments. Toddler clocks are a great way to let our little ones know it's time to get up by turning green. We hope these tips help and everyone gets back to sleep soon.