What the bestsellers say about this controversial sleep technique. Most parenting pros agree that somewhere between the ages of three and four months, babies become physically able to sleep through the night. But the consensus ends there. On the matter of how babies get to sleep, expert advice runs the gamut from midnight massage to crib-side cheerleading. Here’s how … Read more about Should You Let Baby Cry it Out?
Nearly every baby goes through stages of not sleeping through the night, much to the dismay of tired parents. Here are some valuable tips and tricks for helping you and your baby get more sleep. In the classic parenting book Your Baby & Child, Penelope Leach states an enduring truth: “Being a parent means broken nights.” How … Read more about Help Baby Sleep (Tonight!)
Looking for practical help when it comes to getting through the first months of your baby’s life? Here’s a collection of parenting advice that you can really use. When I was four months pregnant, my husband accepted a new job on the other side of the country. I was terrified of leaving my family and friends … Read more about 10 Practical Tips for Baby Care: advice for mothers of newborns
Dr.William Sears, the well-known father of attachment parenting, explains “the 7 baby B’s” and how to follow the principles behind attachment parenting style. Attachment parenting is a style of caring for your infant that brings out the best in the baby and the best in the parents. 1. Bonding The way baby and parents get … Read more about What is Attachment Parenting? The seven baby B’s, explained
Babies have so much to learn – and you can make it fun for you and your little one. Create baby fun by playing with your baby to encourage your baby’s development throughout your day. At birth, a baby’s five senses are working, and before you know it, your young child is off to explore … Read more about Play with Baby Day: Help your child’s learning development by playing with your baby
How Kids’ Playgroups Can Benefit You and Your Baby. Playgroups for toddlers help with development and socialization. But they are also beneficial for mom! Sue had her first two children at the same time most of her friends were having babies. She had a strong support system of friends and family with whom she could … Read more about Playgroups for Toddlers: Learning Through Play
Deciphering developmental milestones and what to do when there is a delay. Do you sense that there might be something wrong with your child’s development? Find out when it is important to call a doctor or see a specialist. My friends Dave and Patricia have two kids, Xavier and Declan. They’re what are technically known … Read more about Could Your Child Be Developmentally Delayed?
What type of parent are you? Learn about different parenting styles and successful tips for mom and dad. A fundamental skill for powerful parenting is your ability to set clear, direct and specific limits. Limits should be easy for your child to follow. But it’s hard to always know what your non-negotiable limits for behavior … Read more about What’s Your Parenting Style? Learning How to Parent as A Team
If successfully teaching your child to fall asleep and stay asleep sounds like a dream, here are some schools of thought to help you unlock the mysteries of good sleep habits. A review of baby sleeping techniques, including attachment parenting, the Ferber Method and the Five S’s, will help put your baby to sleep from … Read more about A Review of Baby Sleeping Techniques
Noisy toys, appliances, occupational noise,…etc. fill the world around us. A parent questions the apparent indifference to noise she senses in the people around her, and explores how babies perceive sounds, and the effects of noise on children and their health. The other day, my kids were having fun with their buddies, playing a board … Read more about Turn It Down! The Effects of Noise on Your Child