I’ve heard this comparison a lot: People say that talking about safe bedsharing is like teaching teens about safe sex instead of just promoting abstinence. I understand what they’re trying to do. It’s an attempt to shift the conversation away from fear-based messaging and toward harm reduction. And for some people, that analogy might help […]
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If you are a new parent searching for help with your baby’s sleep, you might feel overwhelmed by conflicting advice. Maybe you are wondering: should they still need me this much? Why isn’t my baby sleeping through the night? Is it normal for my baby to only sleep while held? Here’s what I want you
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I talk a lot about co-sleeping and bedsharing because I believe in it. Bedsharing has been a game-changer for our family and for so many others. But I also want to be really honest: bedsharing doesn’t solve every sleep issue. Just because you bedshare does not mean your baby or child will magically sleep through
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If you’ve ever found yourself Googling “how to safely sleep with my baby” at 3 a.m. after another long night of wakeups, you’re not alone. And if you landed on articles screaming “never bed share” without offering real, practical alternatives, you probably felt confused, maybe even ashamed. How can something that feels so natural, so
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If you’ve ever found yourself half-asleep, nursing your baby for the fifth time in a night, you already know that feeding and sleep are deeply connected. They’re not two separate tasks you can check off. Rather they’re woven together, especially in the early months. And for a lot of families, that means sleep often happens
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(and no, your baby doesn’t need to nap in the same place every time) There’s a common belief that the ideal nap for a baby occurs in a crib, in a dark, quiet room, at the same time and place each day. Deviating from this—like allowing your baby to nap in a stroller or carrier—can sometimes
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If you’ve ever put your baby down for a nap, tiptoed out of the room, and just barely made it to your coffee before hearing them cry again—this one’s for you. Short naps (we’re talking 30–45 minutes, sometimes less) get a bad rap. They’re often labeled as “unrestorative,” and you’ve probably been told they need to be
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It’s easy to miss how big a role the jaw plays in our kids’ overall health. We usually don’t think about it until the dentist brings up braces, or we notice our child snoring, breathing through their mouth, or dealing with constant congestion. But jaw growth? It’s a major piece of the puzzle when it
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When we talk about responsive parenting, a common misconception is that it means avoiding all tears, all the time. But the reality is actually about how we show up for our children in the midst of their emotions, rather than eliminating the emotions completely. This is especially true when it comes to night weaning. Tears Are Not
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If you’re thinking about night weaning, I have a little tip that can make the entire process so much smoother. Start by setting some gentle nursing boundaries during the day first. This doesn’t mean overhauling your entire nursing relationship or suddenly enforcing a rigid schedule. In fact, you get to make this look however you want. You can be
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