Okay, I know that no parent wants to hear that. But this is for the moms and dads who might feel that sleep training isn’t necessary. I know there are many parents who believe their kids will just somehow magically get the crucial sleep they need even when their child wakes up consistently through the night, or goes to bed … Read More
Toddler Acts Up At Bedtime! – Q&A with Dana
Does your toddler act up at bed time and delay going to sleep? In today’s video chat I’m going to cover some bedtime delay behaviors toddlers use, like taking off pajamas, and share some helpful tips to get your toddler to go to sleep. Also, if you’re looking for a complete guide to deal with some of the most common behavior challenges … Read More
the definition of insanity
The last time I saw my friend Kim was about 6 months ago. At that time, she was complaining that her 8-month-old daughter, Emily, still wasn’t sleeping through the night. So when the subject of our children came up at a recent lunch date over the weekend, I naturally asked how Emily was doing. “Oh, she’s still not sleeping through,” … Read More
Helping your kids manage holiday treats
Okay folks, it’s that wonderful time of year again! Parties and delicious dinners with friends and family are just around the corner. Unfortunately, all this holiday cheer also means your kids will be grabbing handfuls of festive candy from Aunt Sharon’s coffee table, or waiting until the adults are busy before sneaking treats off the dessert trays piled high with … Read More
Are crib mattresses toxic?
When I was pregnant with my first son 12 years ago, I read an article that suggested that SIDS might be linked to the chemicals put into crib mattresses to make them fire resistant. I had no idea if the article was true or not, and I still haven’t found conclusive proof, but I figured that even without proof of … Read More
4 Signs Your Child Needs More Sleep
You know, even as an adult, sometimes it’s hard for me to tell when I’m not getting enough sleep. Until I have a fifteen minute argument with my husband because it was his turn to do the laundry and I can’t find my striped socks. Or until I start to cry actual tears of frustration when the bagel from the … Read More
How To Tell When Your Baby Is Ready For Just One Nap
Naps are a topic that a lot of moms tend to have questions on. In today’s video, I talk about how to tell when your baby is ready to move to just one nap a day. There are some signs you will want to look for. Click the video below to watch! And, if you’re looking for a complete, step-by-step guide that … Read More
Does Sleep Training Cause Brain Damage?
Like any good parent who is thinking about sleep training their child, you’ve probably done a little online research. And — if you’ve found your way to this page — you’re probably having some serious second thoughts! That’s because you’ve probably read an article about how letting your baby cry for a few nights causes elevated levels of cortisol (the … Read More
You could ruin her teeth!
Those of you who know my philosophies on sleep training won’t be surprised when I tell you it’s not a good idea to breast or bottle feed your baby to sleep. Babies depend on this as a crutch, which means looong nights for mama when you have to get up and breastfeed or replace an empty bottle every time your … Read More
How To Get Your Child to Play Independently
Does your child not play on her own? Colleen’s two year old follows her around like a shadow. In today’s video, I provide tips to help encourage your child to develop skills to play independently. Also, I have some other great information on dealing with common behavior challenges in kids ages 2 – 12 I’d like to share with you. It’s … Read More