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White Noise Machines

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...
Switching To A Big Kid Bed

Switching To A Big Kid Bed

When it comes to making the transition from a cot to a big-kid bed, there are two questions that need to be answered. The first is when, an...
Juggling Bedtime Routines

Juggling Bedtime Routines

Bringing a new baby into the house is a glorious, exciting, terrifying occasion, especially when you have one or two already, and it can bring u...
Why Naps Suck

Why Naps Suck

I hope that title didn’t scare you off, because I don’t mean to say that naps inherently suck. Naps are fantastic! Even as adults, a nap can be ab...
How to Create a Sleep Sanctuary for Your Child

How to Create a Sleep Sanctuary for Your Child

One of the easiest things you can do to help get your child sleeping through the night is to create what I like to call a ‘sleep sanctuary'. What d...
Is Melatonin Safe For Children?

Is Melatonin Safe For Children?

Back when I was a kid, there was an ad that ran pretty frequently on daytime television for a book called, “The Doctors Book of Home Remedies,” and...
Snoring and Mouth Breathing in Children

Snoring and Mouth Breathing in Children

I used to think that snoring babies were absolutely adorable. After all, what better indicator is there that your baby is fast asleep and getting t...
Who Should Put Baby To Bed?

Who Should Put Baby To Bed?

I’m going to get a little out of my comfort zone for this blog and do something I wouldn’t typically do. I’m going to speculate. I’m going to hypo...
Sleep Training Tips for Additional Needs Children

Sleep Training Tips for Additional Needs Children

I don't think it's controversial to say that bringing up a baby is some seriously, seriously hard work. Think of the hours, the commitment needed, ...
Can You Sleep Train While Breastfeeding?

Can You Sleep Train While Breastfeeding?

When I was expecting my first child, I probably did more reading than I did throughout my entire medical career. I was determined to know everythi...
Why Consistency is Key When Sleep Training

Why Consistency is Key When Sleep Training

The right sleep training method is one that works for both you and your baby, and one that you can commit to. When considering sleep training techn...
Attachment Parenting and Sleep Training

Attachment Parenting and Sleep Training

I’m hoping that I might be able to change some minds here today. It won’t be easy, obviously, because when is it ever? But on parenting issues, the...
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