It’s so hard to not be scared. I mean all the time. All. The. Time. At least this is how I’ve been feeling lately. I’m not scared of anything reasonable, of course. I manage to get in my car everyday and drive for miles without worrying that I might get into an accident. In fact, I’m typically singing along with … Read More
Promoting Long, Restful Naps
I’ve worked with a lot of parents who are under the impression that, if their baby doesn’t sleep during the day, they’ll sleep better at night. After all, he’ll be so tired when bedtime rolls around that he’ll just conk out and sleep peacefully until late the next morning. Right? Wrong! Naps are an essential part of your little one’s … Read More
Getting Your Kids Out of Your Bed
I remember, before I had my first baby, how much I was looking forward to the idea of co-sleeping. I had a vision of my husband and I together with our beautiful new baby sleeping peacefully between us, safe and comfortable between his loving parents. A few night in, after a barrage of flailing limbs, constant squirming and endless noise, … Read More
The Single Biggest Bedtime Mistake
There’s not always a quick fix to your baby’s sleep issues, but I do see parents making one very common mistake that can cause a lot of cranky nighttime wake-ups. The good news is, once you’ve identified it, there’ s a fast, effective solution. If your baby, infant or toddler is having trouble sleeping through the night, help is just … Read More
How Can I Get my Child to Eat?
Battling with your child over what and when they eat can be a frustrating ordeal. Trying to balance proper nutrition with food they’ll actually eat is a challenge for many parents. Today, I’ve got some tips to help you get your child to eat right without developing a negative attitude towards food.
How To Get Your Toddler Out of Your Bed
Heads up. As you may have guessed from the title, this article is intended for people who are looking for tips on how to get their child out of their bed. If you don’t want your child out of your bed, I totally support you in that decision, and wish you the best of luck. It’s a personal choice and … Read More
Reflux and Sleep
When I first started working as a baby sleep consultant almost 14 years ago, hardly any parent I met had even heard the term “gastroesophageal reflux.” Nowadays, it’s part of every mother’s vocabulary. If your child hasn’t been diagnosed with GER or GERD, chances are you know someone whose baby has. There’s also a good chance that you know someone … Read More
The Different Types of Sleep Training
Sleep and sleep training have become hot topics in the last few years, which I think is great! I’m so glad that we’re having the conversation and acknowledging the need for healthy sleep habits after so many years of this, “Sleep is for the weak” mentality. Even though I occasionally find myself burying my face in my hands at some … Read More
Should You Spank?
Before we dive into what’s always been a passionately debated issue, let’s just define what I’m talking about when I say “spanking.” For the purposes of this post, “spanking” refers to a light smack on the butt, meant only to correct behavior. I’m not talking about striking your child with genuine force with the intention of inflicting pain and/or fear. … Read More
Is Sleep as Important as Diet for Children?
If you had to decide between a healthy diet or a full night’s sleep for your baby, which one would you choose? I’m obviously biased on this issue, being a baby sleep consultant and all, so I’ll recuse myself from the voting here. Typically, I think we would lean towards their diet being a more important factor in their overall … Read More