We’ve all been there. We’ve had a long day, we’re exhausted, and we’re just ready to get the kids to bed so we can have some time to ourselves, spend time with our significant other, or get some things done around the house without the kids needing us. Other times, maybe we’ve had a really
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One thing that I think would totally change parents’ perception of their child’s sleep and help them more deeply understand it is a concept called “sleep totals” or “sleep needs”. Basically, how much sleep does your child actually need in a 24 hour period? Because that number is going to be different for every single
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If your baby or young child truly does not sleep, not just waking a couple of times, not just has an off night here and there, but genuinely struggles to get restorative sleep, you are probably overwhelmed with advice and still desperately exhausted. You have likely been told that sleep training is the answer, or
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The holidays tend to disrupt baby and child sleep. Schedules shift, days run longer, naps get missed, and bedtime often moves later than usual. This can feel stressful, especially if sleep already feels delicate or unpredictable. Holiday sleep disruption is very common. Sleep is sensitive to changes in routine, environment, and stimulation, and the holidays
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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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