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...

Join me on the 1st and 3rd Fridays of each month from 1-2:30pm PST. The first group starts Friday 11/20/2020. This group is hosted by...

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...

I’m sure you’ve heard it before: “How is your baby sleeping? Oh, mine has been sleeping through the night since he/she was 6 weeks old.”...

This is the 3rd post of a 3 part blog on sleep transitions. The first is on transitioning from a parent’s bed to a crib, and the 2nd is...

This is the 2nd post of a 3-part blog on sleep transitions. The first is on transitioning from a parent’s bed to a crib, and then third...

This is Part 1 of a 3-part series of post on sleep transitions. Jump to Part 2 or Part 3 here: Part 2: Parent’s Room to Child’s Room Part...

Imagine you are starting your day, after a night of getting awakened 4-6 times during the night. Don’t need to imagine it? This is your...

We all know that Tummy Time is recommended for babies so they can develop strength in their neck, upper body, and back. Some feel that...

Frustration and annoyance can be challenging to deal with, especially when it comes to putting your little one down for a nap or bedtime....

There are some common early parenting “myths” that come up over and over again that I’d like to address.

(scroll down for links to sleep-related resources.) There are basically two types of sleep: REM and Non-REM. REM is considered active...

It can be hard to ask for help when you are a new parent. There is something about acknowledging the challenges of parenting that can...

I recently read an article that talked about the benefits of holding a baby while they sleep for a nap. I agree that it can be sweet to...