This is a question I get asked all the time: When should I transition my child from a crib to a toddler bed?
This is something everything family will come up against at one time or another. The truth is moving to a toddler or big-kid bed is a HUGE developmental milestone. It requires understanding and respecting an invisible boundary now that they’re no longer within the safety and security of a crib.
Read MoreWhen my kids first learned to sit up independently, both of them would fall asleep sitting up! My daughter mastered lying herself back down fairly quickly. My son took a bit longer. I’d get so freaked out that he would fall back, hit his head, and hurt himself, so I began lying him back down each time I noticed him asleep sitting up.
Read MoreIf you're a new(er) parent, you've likely heard of it before...
..,the dreaded 4-MONTH SLEEP REGRESSION!
It's a time when some parents feel that they've finally got this sleep thing down, and then - BOOM! - all of a sudden they're back to square one.
Read MoreIt’s not your imagination—sleep and naps are hard between the first 3-6 months of your child’s life.
I remember struggling with my son’s naps at this age. So much so that whether or not I had a good day depended on how well he napped. And if he didn’t nap well, I felt like a total failure.
Read MoreToddlers are fun little creatures, aren’t they?! They’re busy trying to figure out how the world—their world—works, while fully feeling all their feelings, and trying to gain a sense of autonomy. Combine all of this with the many transitions that are supposed to end with them getting into bed at night, and you’ve got a recipe for disaster!
Read MoreSleeping is one of the most important things we do. It keeps our bodies healthy, gives us energy, and helps us function at our best. It's essential for babies and parents to be sleeping well for their overall health and well-being.
Read MoreIf you’re expecting, or recently welcomed a little one home–congrats!–I’m guessing you may be focused quite a bit on all the things needed on your baby registry, what to expect during labor and delivery, and maybe reading up and educating yourself on breastfeeding.
Read MoreIt’s been ingrained into new-parent society that babies need our help to fall asleep; rocking and feeding are the two most common approaches. But what if I told you that your “help” could look different than you think?
Read MoreWaking up at 5:30 daily is not my cup of tea. Not now. Not when my then-17-month-old son was up at that time and ready to start his day. Not ever! Any time before 6am is not morning.
Read MoreIf you find that your baby is consistently only taking short, 32-minute (or so!) naps, you’re not alone!
Catnapping babies are a thing. But could your catnapping baby be a thing of the past with just the few tips I’m about to give you today?? Let’s find out!
Read MoreHaving a newborn comes with expecting and accepting that things are about to change–a lot! Of course, your family itself will change, but there will be changes to your life in general and your day-to-day schedule, too. And for many parents, not having a consistent, reliable schedule can be very challenging in the early months.
Read MoreMy first baby, my daughter, was a unicorn newborn.
She was easygoing, napped well, and there really wasn’t much more to our days and nights than feeding, changing diapers, and sleeping. First babies can do that to you, you know…trick you into having another!
Then my son came along…
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