As parents, we bear an enormous responsibility. It’s not just about keeping our little ones alive, warm, fed and happy. We’re all looking to raise exceptional human beings who are emotionally intelligent and overall, well adjusted. We’re responsible for the quality of our kids’ lives long after they’ve left the nest, and many of the…
DetailsIt’s that time of the year again! But don’t panic- I have your own personal guide to surviving the end of daylight savings. Most parents don’t mind it so much in the fall when they gain an extra hour, but it sends fear through people’s bones when they hear they are going to have…
DetailsIn most parental relationships, as you probably know, there’s one parent who takes on the majority of the responsibilities when it comes to the kids. I’m not talking about the antiquated idea of, “Mom feeds, dresses, changes, teaches, nurtures, and raises the kids, and Dad goes to work and kisses them goodnight when he gets…
DetailsCongratulations! You’ve taught your little one some independent sleep skills and they’re finally sleeping through the night and taking long, restful naps during the day. This is a life-changing achievement and you should be absolutely thrilled! Only… what now? Do you seriously need to plan your entire life around your baby’s sleep schedule? Teaching your…
DetailsThe summer’s almost here, and I don’t know about you, but I have a feeling this is going to be a great one! I say that because these past couple summers (depending how much you were affected by the pandemic) have been a bit of a bummer compared to years past. I think most of…
DetailsOne of the biggest obstacles parents face is what to do when they send their little ones to daycare. Whether you’ve already gotten your baby on a carefully planned nap schedule or you’re planning on starting one, a problem obviously arises if your daycare provider doesn’t follow that same schedule. In the latter scenario, you…
DetailsWith all of the information that’s readily available online, and the resources you have at your disposal in the form of friends and family who have managed to get their kids to sleep, why would you want to invite a stranger into your home to get your child sleeping through the night?” I don’t often…
DetailsI can clearly remember, like most mothers I’m sure, the very moment I gave birth to my first child. I was absolutely buried in feelings of love and gratitude. And then, about ten to fifteen seconds later, I was equally buried in advice, suggestions, and information. This was all thrown at me with the best intentions,
DetailsThat right there might be the single most common question new parents ask. Is it a developmental milestone? A regression? Are they getting too much sleep during the day, or not enough? Maybe they’re just hungry. Maybe they’re too hot, or too cold. Well, the truth is that it could be any of those things,
DetailsAs a professional sleep consultant, I hear the term “regression” used in regards to just about every imaginable circumstance. Essentially, if baby doesn’t sleep well for a couple of nights, parents start dropping the ‘R’ word. Some people subscribe to the idea that there’s an eight month regression, a 9 month regression
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