To the mum whose kid STILL isn’t sleeping: I see you. I see your yawns as you walk zombie-like through the supermarket. I know how you had to pull yourself out of bed this morning even though you’d been awake and just staring at nothing for longer than you’d like to admit. I know […]
When I was pregnant with my first child, I was bombarded by friends, family, and random strangers about the importance of a sleep schedule for my yet to be born baby. The advice sounded like this: “Get him on a schedule the moment you get him home from the hospital or you’ll regret it!” “Give him […]
Stop the guessing game and get the definitive answer to this Q that nags all of us mums.
My daughter slept in her Rock N’ Play next to my side of the bed for the first seven months of her life. First, I was breastfeeding on demand and it was just easier, and second, I had horrible postnatal anxiety and the thought of her not being right there would get me all worked […]
My ten-month-old daughter is an absolute joy by day. Happy, funny, and sweet. Loves being held by Mama. Worships big sister. Lights up every room she crawls into (see what I did there?). She naps well, eats happily, and never really cries unless she has a dirty nappy or is in pain of some […]
Some developmental milestones, like smiling and laughing, are great fun for parents and babies alike, while others just feel necessary. Sleeping through the night is one milestone many parents look forward to, but it doesn’t always happen at a specific time. In fact, many factors contribute to frequent night wakings, even after an infant seems […]
Here’s the thing: Naps are important because sleep boosts brain development — and yes, you need a damn break.
Here’s the thing: I was terrified of the sleep deprivation that most new parents report.
My twins went from sleeping long stretches to waking up every half hour until morning. Here’s what I wish I had known back then about the 4-month sleep regression.
I did a modified version of this sleep training method and it’s one of the best parenting decisions I’ve ever made.
You know, that miracle method of putting your kid to sleep — or at least getting him to calm the f*ck down.
Find out what the authors of a new book recommend instead.
