You know you want to be very responsive when your baby cries. You don’t want your little one to feel alone or abandoned, and so you vow to be up for every cry, and every whimper throughout the night. Or, you have decided you will sleep with your baby so they have your presence there for every wake up. The problem is, if you don’t get enough sleep yourself, you feel like a zombie, and the crankiest version of yourself. You know you want to be loving and kind to your child and

Swaddling a newborn baby is a common practice. In my newborn care classes, it is one of the first things parents are eager to learn about. There is an instinctual impulse to hold a newborn baby close, to wrap them in a blanket to keep them warm, and to help them feel secure. And though there may be short term benefits to swaddling, it is not something you have to do, nor is it something all babies like or need. Why swaddle? The main purpose for swaddling is to help your baby

A few months ago my dear friend and colleague, Sam and I decided we wanted to combine our knowledge and experience as sleep consultants and create courses and guides on sleep for parents of little ones. We know there is a lot of information out there in the world on how to help young children with sleep and potty training. We created clear and grounded guidance to cut through the noise so parents can find the answers they are seeking around these important topics. We had a lo

Pacifiers can be a helpful tool to use, especially for young babies as they can provide comfort when a little one is fussy and tired....

There’s a lot going on for toddlers. It can be hard to relax enough to settle to sleep as kids this age often want to go, go, go!

The combination of physical development along with cognitive changes means that sleep is often disrupted and babies may resist settling.

Sleep tips and tricks to help your little one stop resisting sleep.

Here are the next 3 topics and tips for parents with toddlers. They are Potty Learning, Meal Time, and Needy Behavior/ Power Struggles....

If you have a little one in your house between the ages of 12 months and 3 years, then this blog is for you! Living with a toddler can be...

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Sleeping is an innate process. We don’t have to think about it-it just happens. However, settling before falling asleep is a different...

Has your baby or toddler been sleeping well for a while, and then, either all of a sudden or gradually over time, sleep has become...

Separation is a natural part of life. Babies separate from their mothers at birth when the umbilical cord is cut. When we fall asleep we...

Are you expecting a new little one? Congratulations! It can be so exciting, as well as exhausting, being pregnant while caring for your...

Infant development is fascinating to witness, and to study. After many years of working with babies and toddlers, and reading about...

Here's the link to my You Tube channel. I posted my responses to two recent Q&A sessions. I plan to add more to my channel soon!...

Do you find yourself thinking about your baby’s sleep all the time? Do you find you are often talking to others about how their...

When is the best time to stop nursing throughout the night? The answer depends on you and your baby. Most breastfed babies will continue...

We as parents are hard-wired to respond to crying, especially when it is our baby who is doing the crying. I remember when my kids were...

It may feel silly at first, talking to your baby. You might think “my baby can’t understand what I am saying, so what difference does it...