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Baby & Toddler Gift Guide
The holidays are upon us and I want to help you build your wish list. Some of my favorite baby & toddler products make great gifts & stocking stuffers. And don’t worry, I’ve included some of my favorite parent-products too because what are the holidays if...
Travel Checklist for Your Child
Traveling with children brings a whole new level of anxiety to the thought of, “Did I forget something?” While all of your things may fit nicely inside the packing cubes of your small carry-on, packing for your children probably feels like you’re bringing along the...
5 Tips for Surviving Jet Lag with Your Baby
So, you’re traveling. Across multiple time zones. With a baby. Before you venture out, I want to make sure you’re armed with all the information you need keep sleep on track so everyone can enjoy their time away. So how do you maintain good sleep habits while on...
Does Sleep Training Cause Stress?
A common sleep training question I get from parents is whether or not their babies will be stressed during the process. With so much misinformation circulating the internet, it’s a natural worry. As someone with a background in psychology and child development, I want...
Nightmares vs. Night Terrors
Nightmares and night terrors are a normal (though icky) part of the childhood experience. But most of the time, they are more frightening for the parent than they are for the child. There is truly nothing worse than being awoken by the sound of a terrified scream...
Dream Feed: Pros & Cons
A popular piece of parenting advice when it comes to overnight sleep struggles is the dream feed.What is a dream feed? A dream feed is when you offer your child a feeding before you go to bed (usually between 9pm-11pm) in hopes that they sleep a longer stretch. The...
Your Guide to Sleep Sacks
Sleep sacks, wearable blankets, sleeping bags, oh my! There are so many sleep sacks out there, so I wanted to break down what exactly these wearable blankets are, why I recommend them, and which ones I love.What are sleep sacks? Sleep sacks – also known as wearable...
Newborn Sleep Tips
“Welcome to motherhood; you’ll never sleep again!” I’m sure every new parent here has heard that one before. Helpful or not (emphasis on the not) this old adage is disseminated time and again. But is it really true? The answer is no. You can and will sleep again. And...
Back to School Sleep Tips
During the summer, it’s only natural for sleep to take a back seat and for those good habits you worked on during the school year fall to the wayside. I get it. I know how precious the summer months are – especially as the world starts to open back up. Finally being...