If you’re like most parents, you probably can’t take more than a couple of steps in your house without tripping over a doll, a stuffed animal or a Tonka truck. You are most likely more than familiar with the sensation of getting those hard, tiny Lego pieces embedded in the bottom of your bare foot, or having to spend ten … Read More
Will Putting Cereal In My Baby’s Bottle Help Her Sleep?
Tired parents desperate for a good night’s sleep will try just about anything. Vibrating matresses, long car rides, special lavender-scented bath soap… the list goes on and on! One of the “tricks” parents often hear about is to mix a little cereal into their baby’s bottle just before bedtime. (The idea being that the solid food will fill their little … Read More
Is your baby too stimulated to sleep?
Sometimes — not often, but sometimes — the reason a baby isn’t sleeping through the night is because she’s just too stimulated at bedtime! In some cases, it’s because she’s been watching too much TV or tablet before bed… but most of the time… it’s because of this! I’ve always said that our “sleep environments” should be dark, calm, and peaceful. … Read More
Kid-Friendly Snack Ideas For Picky Eaters
There’s no doubt about it, kids love to snack. And nothing gives parents more satisfaction than seeing their child eat healthy food. Go to any play group or park and you will see most parents toting around a bag bulging with little containers of crackers, cheese, fruit, juice boxes, granola bars…they usually have enough food for a small army! It’s … Read More
Should You Put Toys In (Or On) Your Baby’s Crib?
When I was in the “nesting” phase before my first son was born, I must have spent $50 or $100 on crib toys. You know what I mean right? Stuffed animals, a cute mobile, even a light-up aquarium full of plastic fish! But could it be that all this stimulus is actually BAD for a baby’s sleep? Watch the video … Read More
This Sounds Awful, Right?
How’d you like to spend the next 2 months engaged in a “battle of wills” with your toddler? A battle where, 10 or 20 times per day, you try to force your child to do something he doesn’t want to do? And if things don’t go according to plan, you end up having to clean up some really nasty messes? … Read More
What To Do When Your Child’s Not Interested In Potty Training
For some toddlers, potty training is a breeze: they take to it right away, and before you know it you’ve ditched the diapers for good. Other kids take more time to adjust to this big change and there can be lots of accidents and many loads of laundry before they finally start to get the hang of using their big-kid … Read More
Is Swaddling Good For My Baby’s Sleep?
One of the best ways to calm down a fussy baby is to wrap them up tight in a swaddling blanket. This method has been used for thousands of years by cultures around the world, so it must work… right? But is it a good idea to swaddle your baby at bedtime? Can swaddling actually become a “sleep prop?” Check … Read More
Free Stuff For Moms
Today, I’ve got some free stuff for everyone: 1) In Case You Missed It: Last week, I hosted an online class talking about some of the best (and worst) ways for at-home moms to earn an income. It was a great event, but a lot of you e-mailed me saying that you weren’t able to attend because it was in the middle of the … Read More
Why Your Baby (Probably) Isn’t Sleeping Through The Night
Parenting is tricky. There are lots of short-term solutions that can make life seem easier, but they actually end up making life harder in the long term. Giving in and buying your screaming toddler that ice cream cone at the mall seems like a great way to get her to be quiet, but guess what’s going to happen the next … Read More