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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This was not a parenting challenge I expected to have. My daughter is eight years old and deeply loves to read. She reads a full chapter book almost every day, and it’s been such a joy to see her develop this passion. But recently, I started noticing something new. I get up between 5:15 and
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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If you need a little bit more support than an hourly consult, this is the package for you. Ideal for any age and includes the following: