Parenting

One Playful Moment a Day: How I’m Learning to Parent with More Play (Imperfectly)

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I’ll be honest—play doesn’t come naturally to me.I’m not the parent who loves pretend play or builds elaborate block towers or comes up with creative characters on the fly. If left to my own devices, I’d be pretty content skipping the pretend games altogether and just getting through the day as efficiently as possible. But […]

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Night Weaning Emotions: Why Tears Are Often Inevitable And How To Handle Them Like A Pro

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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, responsiveness isn’t about eliminating emotions—it’s about how we show up for our children in the midst of them. This is especially true when it comes to night weaning.​ Tears Are Not the Enemy Somewhere

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How to Set Nursing Boundaries Before Night Weaning (It’s Revolutionary)

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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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The Powerful Strategy to Help Your Child Fall Asleep on Their Own

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If your child needs you close to fall asleep, that’s completely normal! Many little ones feel safest when a parent is nearby as they drift off—it’s how they’re wired. But if you’re looking for a responsive, relationship-based way to support them in building a little more independence at bedtime, I want to share one of my favorite strategies with

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10 Easy Bedtime Games to Help Kids Fall Asleep Faster (Without Bedtime Battles!)

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Bedtime battles? Stalling? Suddenly dying of thirst the moment the lights go out? Yeah, we’ve all been there. Here’s the thing—most of the time, kids aren’t fighting sleep itself. They’re fighting separation. When kids feel connected before bed, they settle more easily. They resist less. They actually go to sleep instead of popping out of bed 14 times for “just

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New Study Reveals Why Even Physicians Choose to Bedshare with Their Babies

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For years, parents have been told that bedsharing is dangerous and should always be avoided. Pediatric organizations issue blanket recommendations against it, emphasizing risks without acknowledging the biological realities of infant sleep—especially for breastfeeding families. But here’s the thing: even physicians, who are trained to discourage bedsharing, often end up doing it themselves. A study published

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Tummy Time Doesn’t Have to be Flat on the Floor: How to Simplify Tummy Time

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As a parent, you probably know how important tummy time is, especially since the safe sleep recommendations changed to placing baby to sleep on their back. In addition to the “Back to Sleep” campaign, parents have started to use “baby containers” more and more (things like carseats, swings, bouncers, and more). Placing baby to sleep

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The Best Non-Toxic Pajamas for Babies and Children

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Let’s start from the beginning. Toxic pajamas?! Why are kids’ pajamas toxic? Did you know that many pajamas for babies and children that are currently being sold in stores are treated with flame retardants? Why are there flame retardants in kids’ pajamas? Here is a super brief summary of why there are even flame retardants

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Is Your Child’s White Noise Machine Actually Dangerous?

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Many of you have probably heard the claim that white noise can actually damage our babies’ brains, and I have too. People who hold this view assert that white noise machines have the potential to cause hearing loss, may impact auditory processing, and can even cause speech delays. I’ve dived into the research that is

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