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What To Do When A Drowsy Baby Won't Sleep

What To Do When A Drowsy Baby Won't Sleep

by Richelle Franklin
Just about every sleep book on the market talks about the word “drowsy.” If we're working with newborns, for example, many books state that the goa...
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Red Light, Blue Light, What's The Big Deal?

Red Light, Blue Light, What's The Big Deal?

by Richelle Franklin
I can’t remember where I saw it, but I distinctly recall Matthew McConaughey talking about the simplicity of raising a baby, saying, “They eat, t...
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Why Does My Baby Take Such Short Naps?

Why Does My Baby Take Such Short Naps?

by Richelle Franklin
Here’s a little “Would you rather...” scenario specifically for the parents out there. Would you rather have your baby waking up five times a n...
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Why Won't My Baby Sleep Through The Night?

Why Won't My Baby Sleep Through The Night?

by Richelle Franklin
Let’s be real here. When we get right down to the heart of the matter, this is the question you really need an answer to, am I right? Your baby is ...
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Sleepy False Starts

Sleepy False Starts

by Richelle Franklin
I’m guessing we all know what I’m referring to here, and that I’m not using industry jargon when I refer to a “false start,” but just in case, let...
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How Light and Darkness Affect Sleep

How Light and Darkness Affect Sleep

by Richelle Franklin
Quick, without looking it up, what’s the opposite of nocturnal? We all know what nocturnal means, right? Animals that sleep in the day and do most...
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Can You Sleep Train While Co-Sleeping?

Can You Sleep Train While Co-Sleeping?

by Richelle Franklin
I get it. I really do. After all, I’m a mother myself. The absolutely primal and uncontrollable impulse to stay close to your baby is sodeeply ...
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A toddler sits upright on a small white bed, wearing a white tshirt and nappy, looking straight into the camera with big blue eyes.. The floor and walls are white.

Night Time Toilet Training

by Richelle Franklin
This is it, mums. This is the final boss. The last level. The icing on the parenting cake. Well, I suppose you still have about 15 or 16 years...
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Staying On Track With A New Baby

Staying On Track With A New Baby

by Richelle Franklin
So, first off, congratulations! You’ve either just welcomed a new baby into the house, or you’re about to shortly. What wonderful news! And congra...
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What If Baby Looks Uncomfortable?

What If Baby Looks Uncomfortable?

by Richelle Franklin
I don’t know if I’m biased or not, but to me, the sight of a sleeping baby is the most peaceful, comforting image I can imagine. The sheer peacefu...
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Essential Oils

Essential Oils

by Richelle Franklin
By now, I’m sure you’ve heard the stories surrounding essential oils and aromatherapy. If you’re living on this planet and have access to the inte...

White Noise Machines

by Richelle Franklin
I think a lot of parents experience a new level of fear when their little one is born. This precious, fragile little thing is suddenly all your re...
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