You’ve just tucked in all the kids, poured yourself a nice glass of wine and are ready to press play on the PVR to catch up on The Good Wife when you hear little feet in the hallway. Here he comes… All cute in his adorable onsie pajamas and smelling sweet from the bath. No longer cute after the 15th … Read More
What My New Puppy Taught Me About Motherhood
This past Christmas, my husband and I finally gave into our kids’ ceaseless pleading and got them a puppy. So on Christmas morning, we welcomed our new Boston Terrier, Beau, into our home. As you can see by the picture, she’s ridiculously cute. Which is a good thing, because she was also an absolute hellian. She chewed on the furniture … Read More
Do Growth Spurts Interfere With Baby’s Sleep?
One of the truly unique challenges about infants is their inability to communicate. (The same could be said for husbands, but in a more nuanced way.) Between the time they enter the world, to the point where they start to learn some very basic communication skills, the only tool that babies have at their disposal is crying. They cry when … Read More
Transitioning From 3 Naps to 2
Do you think you’re baby is ready to drop a nap? It’s not always that easy to tell… If your baby, infant or toddler is having trouble sleeping through the night, help is just a click away! The Sleep Sense Program has helped over 57,00 parents to get their kids sleeping 11-12 hours through the night AND taking long, … Read More
Does Your Baby Need an iPad?
I was out for dinner with my family last Friday and we were sitting next to a family whose little girl was absolutely glued to her iPad the entire time we were there. As we were walking out the door, my oldest said to me, “What’s the point in going out for dinner if you’re just going to watch a … Read More
What am I Doing Wrong?
When it comes to breaking a habit or changing a routine, we tend to make little tweaks to the formula, because baby’s not responding right off the bat, or because we think a slight adjustment might make it a little more “customized” for our child, who we know, and our doctor/lactation coach/sleep consultant doesn’t. And we’re absolutely right in thinking … Read More
Getting Your Toddler Ready for a New Baby
Bringing home a new baby is a glorious event for Mom and Dad, but your toddler may not share your enthusiasm. In fact, it can trigger some serious jealousy and behavioral issues. Here are some tips for keeping your toddler happy and reassured after the arrival of a new sibling.
Our Love-Hate Relationship With Sleep
Today, I want to swim against the current a little, and ask you all, seriously, about a strange double standard I’ve noticed. I know sleep training is occasionally a little controversial, but putting aside the facts, theories, beliefs, and rhetoric for a moment, I’m guessing we can all agree that sleep is an essential need for human beings, right? (Somewhere … Read More
What You Need to Know About Sleep Sense
Last week was a bit of a rough ride. An Australian mommy- blogger shared one of my consultant training ads to her Facebook page, and her followers flew into a rage. “How can she advocate this practice? Doesn’t she know how damaging CIO is to babies?! She’s promoting another generation of cortisol-soaked babies!” Yes, someone actually used the term “cortisol-soaked,” … Read More
How Toddlers Sleep Differently than Infants
First steps, first words, first tooth, first time that first tooth bites your nipple, there are a whole boatload of magical experiences coming your way as your baby approaches that first birthday. I can still hardly think back to each of my children’s early milestones without getting a little misty. It’s such an incredible journey as they really start to … Read More