Clearly, there is no magic success pill when it comes to sleep training. The process of any kind of training typically insinuates work or learning of some kind. Sleep training is no different; it’s a combination of multiple essential pieces, all-working together in unison, to achieve sleep success.
Read MoreNew research is alleging that there is a link between lack of pain management and an increased rate of postpartum depression. This study was based on a group of 214 women, half of whom received an epidural and half who did not.
Read MoreA big piece of the confusion pie when it comes to sleep training is the question of what happens with the night feedings? Do we keep them? Do we feed on some wakings and not others? Do we wait a certain amount of time before responding to them for the feed? Do we cut them all out?
Read MoreWe teach them to look both ways before they cross the street, not to stick metal things in the electrical outlet and not to give personal information to strangers. As a parent encountering body image issues, “Don’t go down the alley!” becomes “That scale doesn’t define you!”
Read MoreI am constantly stressing the importance of a healthy positive attitude with my clients who are sleep training. I’m sure at this point I sound like a broken record to many of them. But the fact remains that when it comes to not only sleep training but also any interaction you have with your child...
Read MoreAll of us who have children have too many toys scattered throughout the house. No matter how diligent we are about keeping them at bay, it seems to be a constant fight. It's especially hard when special days come and we want to give gifts to our children, or grandparents want to give gifts.
Read MoreA tragic story was recently published by the St. Louis Post-Disptach chronicling the death of a 7-month old child at a day care facility in St. Louis. "Owen Haber was about 19 pounds the day he was found on his abdomen not breathing in a crib at a state-licensed child care center in Webster Groves..
Read MoreAsk any parent and you would know that the most tiring and taxing part of baby care is feeding the baby. If you are a parent you already know it. Managing a fussy eater, dodging toddler tantrums, keeping up with new demands all can make you be at your wit’s end.
Read MoreRituals and traditions strengthen family bonds, give the kids something to look forward to and create memories they'll treasure. Here are a few fun Halloween traditions to start with your family. Like make traditional Halloween food. If you think of candy corn and mellowcreme pumpkins as traditional Halloween food...
Read MoreWSJ recently featured an article in their “Venture Capitalist Dispatch” blog titled The ‘Quantified Baby’: Rest Devices Aims to Popularize Wearable Infant Monitor.” The blog post described a new wearable physiological baby-monitoring device that is set to hit markets in 2014.
Read MoreThe leaves are changing colors. The pumpkins are on display all around town. Time to stock up on some fabulous fall books to build language and with your favorite little pumpkin. Check out a few of our favorites to get your little one ready and excited for the magic of fall.
Read MoreOctober is national SIDS awareness month and although it’s being highlighted this month, it’s important to stay educated and diligent all year. Here are tips, guidelines and recommendations to keep your little ones safe and reduce the occurrence of SIDS.
Read MoreChocolate is frightening if you're allergic to milk, and a candy bar with nuts can be deadly. With eggs, soy and wheat also common allergies in kids, according to the National Institute of Allergy and Infectious Diseases, finding treats without tricks can be a challenge on Halloween night.
Read MoreA great way to get started, trouble shoot and prevent small milestones or issues from becoming big sleep roadblocks is to tackle questions and problems right when they arise. Join our sleep expert from Anytime Sleep Consulting for "Free Question Friday" and knock out those sleep issues today!
Read MoreTrue or False? Sleep training is just leaving your child to cry by itself. The answer to this myth is in fact FALSE. Sleep Training is a multi-layered process of helping to teach your child how to sleep uninterrupted all night long as well as take consistently long daily naps.
Read MoreSometime this morning, during your shower or at work, you probably did a mental run-through of your day. You decided when you'd tackle various tasks and errands. Perhaps you vowed to hit the gym at lunchtime. Maybe you plotted to get out of something. The one thing you forgot to plan for: happiness.
Read MoreA quick rinse of water is so last season. Walk into any grocery store these days, and you’ll more than likely find an array of squirt bottles and sprays nestled between baskets of carrots and kumquats, all promising to prime your produce for consumption...
Read MoreKrispy Kreme is giving away free doughnuts to customers to talk and dress like a pirate on Sept. 19 in honor of International Talk Like a Pirate Day 2014.
Read MoreYou’re hacking, sneezing, wheezing and as a result, you’re desperate for relief, no matter how it comes. So you start playing doctor, convinced you’ll land on something, anything, to make the funk go away a little bit faster. Maybe you get lucky and find a cure for your coughing....
Read MoreHow to Make your own Alphabet Magnets. These Magnets are so easy and fun to make! My little guy is learning his letters and this is the perfect way to help him do that. Grab your supplies and get started! Your kids will thank you. Happy Crafting!
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