my “epic parenting fails”

I was out at a restaurant the other day with my 3 kids. My daughter asks me if she can play on my iPhone while we wait for the food to arrive. I tell her “no” and explain that you shouldn’t stare at your phone and ignore the people you’re sitting with in a restaurant. Literally in the middle of … Read More

The Tiger Parenting Approach — More Harm Than Good

“Tiger Parenting” is a term coined by Amy Chua’s 2011 book, Battle Hymn of the Tiger Mother. It’s a style of parenting that involves strict expectations of a child’s performance, both academically and with music or other activities chosen by the parent. This often also involves shaming or belittling the child if he doesn’t live up those expectations. Tiger parenting does … Read More

What To Do When Your Baby Wakes Too Early

One of the most common questions I get from parents who are using The Sleep Sense Program sounds something like this: “Sure, my baby is sleeping 10 or 11 hours straight through the night… but if I put him to bed at 7 p.m., he’s getting up between 5 and 6 in the morning! How can I encourage him to … Read More

Should anywhere be “off-limits” for breastfeeding?

Public breastfeeding is a touchy subject for some people, and it’s certainly making the news lately. Check out this story about a woman who contacted Delta Airlines to ask them what their breastfeeding policy was. She was planning to take a six-hour flight with an infant who couldn’t feed under a cover and wouldn’t take a bottle. She was informed … Read More

Is Your Husband “Sabotaging” Your Baby’s Sleep?

One of the most common problems I hear from parents is that the “other” parent (and truthfully, it’s usually the father) just isn’t “on board” with sleep training. Oh sure, he’ll say he’s all for it. And he’ll do his part at bedtime. But when your little one wakes up at 2 in the morning, it’s often Dad who strays … Read More

3 “must-know” sleep tips for newborns

Welcoming a newborn into your family is one of the most joyous, life-changing experiences you’ll ever enjoy. Unfortunately, it also means you can kiss goodbye to a good night’s sleep for the next few months! Newborns rarely sleep more than two to three hours at a time as their tiny bellies aren’t big enough to hold enough milk to keep … Read More

Does Bedtime Affect Your Child’s Grades?

The other day I was picking my children up from the after-care program at their school, and when I walked in I noticed at least 2 kids crying in tantrum-like fashion. “Bad day?” I asked the teacher. She said, “It’s like this every Monday. People let their kids stay up too late on the weekends and they’re a wreck come … Read More

Should You Spank Your Child?

Spanking has always been a hot-button parenting issue. Those who disagree with it are often vocal about the negative effects corporal punishment can have on a child, and those who use it might argue that, done properly, it’s a quick and effective way to both deter and discipline unwanted behaviors. My stance on the issue is that kids should not be hit or … Read More

Tips for air travel with children

Family Travel Bags | Baby Sleep while Traveling by The Sleep Sense™ Program

You’ve saved up your money, planned out a fun family trip and you’re all packed and ready  to go. So why the stress and worry? Probably because most parents know that no matter how much fun the idea of a trip might be, the reality of travelling in an enclosed plane with young children can be downright terrifying. We’ve all been on planes … Read More