Do you want to know something that really gets me fired up? It’s when Moms (either online or in real life) are talking sleep, and I hear comments like this: “You should just enjoy getting up to nurse all night – someday he’ll be all grown up and you’ll miss it.” Or… “You were the one who decided to have … Read More
Don’t Forget… You’re Married! The Importance of Date Night
Nothing puts a strain on wedded bliss like sleepless nights with a teething baby… the monotony of daily chores… or arguing over whose turn it is to clean the vomit off the couch. You might even find there are times when you look at your unshaven husband wearing his stained t-shirt and college sweat pants and think, “Who is this guy?” … Read More
What To Do When You’re Mad At Your Children
As parents, it happens to the best of us… Every now and then, our kids are going to do something that makes us really, really angry. How we deal with that anger is the topic of this week’s video: If you’d rather read than watch, I’ve posted a transcript of the video below. And don’t forget to check out Kids: … Read More
“Must-Try” Tips for Potty Training
I’m not sure I’ll ever tell my son this, but he had to be one of the hardest children to potty train that I have ever met! He resisted it every step of the way. There were tears and tantrums, fits and breakdowns. It took us months to get to the point that he was potty independent, but we pushed through. Once … Read More
How Safe Sleeping Can Prevent SIDS
[sharethis] SIDS (Sudden Infant Death Syndrome) is a tragedy that most parents don’t even want to contemplate. SIDS, which is the leading cause of death for infants between 1 and 12 months, is still somewhat of a mystery, but experts have determined that safe sleep practices can greatly reduce your child’s risk. The “Back to Sleep” and “Safe to Sleep” campaigns … Read More
The Sibling Warzone: What To Do About Sibling Rivalry
There’s nothing quite like sitting down to a nice family meal only to have your five-year-old and seven-year-old start an epic battle about who gets the crispiest piece of chicken. Or getting in the car to drive the kids to school only to have child # 1 fly into a screaming rage because she thinks it’s child # 2’s turn to … Read More
Try These 7 Tips Tonight To Improve Your Child’s Sleep
During my 10 years as a sleep professional, I’ve gotten used to people asking me what the “secret” is to getting a baby to sleep through the night. Of course, there is no ONE secret. Teaching a child healthy sleep habits is a combination of lots of different things. But that doesn’t mean that there aren’t some shortcuts, either! With … Read More
Little Explorers: What to do when your kids start investigating their bodies
Ah, to be as comfortable with our bodies as our toddlers are. Most parents have experienced the joy of having their little nudist strip down mid-birthday party or wander into the dining room wearing no pants when the boss is over for dinner. And they have probably also experienced the accompanying announcement: “Hey look, everyone! My penis!” One mother told … Read More
What To Do When Your Kids Won’t Listen
“How do I get my kids to listen?” This is a question parents frequently ask me. Parent child communication is a very important issue. So I have put together this video for you with my advice for parents on how to get your child to listen. (If you’d rather read than watch, there’s a link to a full transcript below.) … Read More
How To Stop Your Child From Nail Biting
Does your child bite his/her nails? Many parents struggle over how to help their child stop nail biting, as well as other bad habits such as thumb sucking. So I have put together this video for you with my advice for parents on how to stop nail biting in children. (If you’d rather read than watch, there’s a link to … Read More