Sleep is a hot topic among baby moms but what happens after they’re 4, 5, 8, or 10 and they still don’t sleep? Getting enough restful sleep is crucial for kids overall health, academic performance, and well-being. Today we as parents are fighting against screens and extracurriculars to find time for our family and to…
I was 21 when my husband and I headed to the hospital to give birth to our first baby.I wanted to go unmedicated and breastfeed and knew how to do the breathing. I ended up being induced, not really knowing what that entailed. I ended up with an epidural that only worked on one side….
Sleep regression has to be two of a parent’s least favorite words. And to be honest, I think they are overused. As a sleep consultant, I get asked about sleep regressions because parents want explanations for why their baby has suddenly stopped sleeping. If your little one is sleeping well and is suddenly having trouble…
Spring Daylight Savings Schedule for Babies and Toddlers My 13-year-old asked me why we adjust our clocks for daylight savings. I explained the whole thing about Ben Franklin and farmers, planting and harvesting, and she looked at me as only a 13-year-old can and said, “We aren’t farmers. Why do we still do this?” It’s a…
Does your little one play the “pacifier toss” game from the crib, leaving you frustrated and battling yourself about whether or not to go back in and hand it over? You’re not alone. Many parents have experienced the frustration of their baby repeatedly tossing their pacifier out of the crib. It is not a fun…
At some point, your little one will outgrow their crib. It’s a sad day. They grow out of the crib or climb right out, and it’s no longer possible or safe to keep them in the crib. Saying goodbye to the crib is a milestone for parents and children. Changing your sleep space can feel…
Understanding the Importance of Bedtime for Toddlers There are many factors that parents use to determine bedtime for their toddler. What time do we get home from work? Does your toddler go to daycare or preschool? Deciding a bedtime can seem like a lot of guess work and most often bedtime ends up varying from…
Baby Sleep & Sickness Parenting is hard when everyone is healthy, but as soon as illness strikes, life feels like a drudge. A sick little one is so sad, and we want to do everything we can to help them feel better quickly. Dealing with illness can affect mood, appetite, and especially sleep, but we…
Ah, the magical world of toddlerhood, where the unexpected becomes the norm. Toddlerhood is something that we, as parents, just aren’t prepared for. No one tells us our tiny baby will become a shouting, disagreeable, boundary-pushing tiny human. Toddlers are hilarious and do lots of weird things. One common, albeit amusing, phenomenon that parents may encounter is…
I have 4 children, 3 girls, and 1 boy, and only one of them ever climbed out of the crib. Can you guess which of my children was the climber? Yep, my son is the only one of my children that climbed out of his crib. That’s not to say that boys are the only…