If you’re like most parents, you’re searching for ways to get your baby to sleep more. You’re probably sleuthing for books, scrolling blogs, and getting lost in the wormhole of sleep training debates. We know, because we’ve been there just like you have, supported families as they’ve gone through it, and now offer support to help you weed through all the information (and misinformation) that’s out there about sleep training.
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5 Great Tips For New Parents
Having a baby is magical and truly life-changing, but, it can be quite scary as well. You can read all the baby books in the world, but until you actually start being a parent, you won't learn how to effectively raise your newborn child.
In order to avoid making mistakes and ensure a healthy and happy family, here are some excellent tips for new parents to help you throughout the most important part of your life:
Don't worry about little tasks ...
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3 Mistakes To Avoid When Sleep Training Your Baby
No one said having a baby was easy. In fact, most parents probably told you the opposite when you announced your pregnancy. While infants come with a whole slew of responsibilities, from feedings to cleanings and everything in between, one thing you may not have considered was the impact your newborn would have on your sleep schedule. Since babies can't differentiate between day and night in the first two months of their lives, they're going to be awake ...
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Sleep Training: What Is It And When Should You Start?
Having a baby is a roller coaster: there will be highs, lows, and a myriad of adventures along the way. Unfortunately, one of the most disruptive and frustrating aspects of parenthood comes in the form of interrupted sleep. Lots and lots of interrupted sleep. In the first two months of life, babies have not developed a circadian rhythm. This means they have no routine for wakefulness and sleepiness as they cannot differentiate between night and day. Add in ...
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Infant and Toddler Nap Schedules
We’ve put together basic guidelines of what nap schedules might look like for your child’s age. However, please take into consideration that these are general guidelines. When we work with families we look at what the individual baby needs and match that with family rhythm. We work with you to fine tune your baby’s nap schedule to be similar to below, but more individualized. It’s impossible for us to tell you what your baby really needs without working ...
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Crying: The Chocolate Ice Cream Philosophy
The Chocolate Ice Cream Philosophy
Oh the heart strings that are pulled if your baby is fussing or crying at bedtime or when it’s time to go down for a nap! Sometimes the fuss, sometimes the cry, sometimes the yell- each little one is different, just like each parent’s response is different. If you have a hard time hearing these bedtime hollers and want to run into them the at the very first sound of protest, let me offer you a new way ...
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