There’s a lot of talk about sleep in parenting spaces. Everyone seems to have strong opinions, especially about where babies and children should sleep. But a recent survey from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine just confirmed what so many of us already know. Most parents are sleeping with their children. What the New Data Shows According […]
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It is very normal for toddlers and young children to wake during the night. Some of those wakings are important and necessary, like for comfort, connection, or feeding. But sometimes children wake even when they don’t really need anything. If you are hoping to reduce those extra wakings, one of the most impactful areas to
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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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(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, 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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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: