When becoming parents for the first time, in an effort to prepare for every need and event, our home becomes overrun with every baby friendly accessory. I find this aspect of modern day parenting amusing because a few hundred years ago, there was definitely a...
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Moving your toddler from a crib to a big kid bed can be an emotional and exciting step for both parents and children. While it is an inevitable milestone, it is also a significant change that can be unsettling for toddlers. Fortunately, there are several strategies...
As a parent of an infant, ensuring their health and development are likely some of your top priorities. Getting your baby on a sleep and feeding schedule is essential for both your baby’s physical and mental wellbeing. While the best implementation of such a routine...
Just when you thought the days of sleep training your child were behind you... WHAM… the so-called toddler-sleep regression rears its ugly head. Many parents whose children were sleep-trained contact me asking for help when their toddler is between approximately...
Setting boundaries with children is an important part of parenting because it helps them learn how to interact with others and establishes a foundation for respecting authority. Boundaries help children understand what is expected of them and provide a sense of...
No, I am not talking about a mythical animal. But finding a daycare that cares about your plans for your child’s sleep as much as you do and respects your wishes can sometimes feel like looking for one. Read below for all my best tips for finding this...
One of the hardest things to master with babies is the pause. What do I mean by that? We have to learn that it is not always necessary to rush in for a night feeding at the first sign of fussing. Sometimes, you have to just pause…and let your...
Moving is challenging. Even for an adult. For a toddler, moving can mean the upheaval of everything they know in their lives. And we all know how much toddlers like change. So whether you are moving down the street or across the country, I wanted to share how to make...
Sleep Regressions. The two words that induce fear in parents of babies and young children. Seriously though, it’s no joke. One week your baby seems to be sleeping longer stretches at night and napping like a champ and then BAM! An explosion of waking...
What to do when baby becomes sick while sleep training “101.7… again.” I looked back and forth from my daughter to the thermometer. Wasn’t someone sick just a week ago?! When my kids were small it seemed that there was a never-ending parade of colds, flu, and any...
See if one of these sounds familiar. You wanted to co-sleep with your baby from the beginning. You had visions of endless cuddles and not having to get out of bed to nurse. And you got all that. But now… now you want the bed back to yourself. Goodbye 2 am pajama...
Hey there! I’m back, and my post today is a response to questions I receive from exhausted parents and followers almost daily. It’s also a question I obsessed over when my daughters were babies. Millions of parents the world over consult Google and...
You’ve offered the bedtime feed, run a warm bath, put on some cute pajamas, read some books in the rocking chair, turned on the white noise machine, and placed your baby in their crib. They seem to be ready for a good night’s sleep after the routine you’ve worked so...