If you are reading this article, then you have most probably survived the dreaded 4-month sleep regression. High five, mama! Although there are no prizes for us, parents, for surviving the umpteenth sleepless night, the approaching of the 8-month sleep regression can even be considered a good thing. OK, who am I kidding? It sucks, … Read more
Am I the only parent who thinks the person who came up with the phrase “sleeping as a baby” has never had to deal with a “sleeping like a baby” toddler? Let me introduce a new phrase in your parent’s vocabulary. It’s called “sleeping like a parent” and it perfectly depicts the almost unconscious state … Read more
You’ve finally returned from the hospital with your precious cargo? Congratulations! Especially if this is your first child, the hours and days to follow may feel overwhelming at first. Soon enough things will settle down and you’ll find yourselves adjusting to some sort of natural routine. It’s important to remember that having a newborn baby … Read more
Parents have innumerable difficulties and they face many simultaneously daily. It is immensely important to make sure that your toddler sleeps comfortably throughout the night, so you will be able to do the same. This is why it is pertinent to learn how to keep your child in their bed all night long. Although this … Read more
Although babies are entirely human, this may not always seem to be the case. Their behaviors are awkward at times and this makes it incredibly difficult for new parents to fully understand their toddler. Of course, there is a rhyme and reason for every little odd behavior that your child exhibits. This is true when … Read more
As a parent of a baby who has problems going to sleep (or sleeping through the night), you must have tried it all. Dim lighting. Gentle rocking. Regular bedtime routine. Lullabies. Cry it out. Co-sleeping. And nothing works. So, you must have said to yourself: “Let’s give this aromatherapy a chance”. The healing power of … Read more
Parents undeniably have an abundance of responsibility on their shoulders and this can sometimes become overwhelming. If you’re a stay-at-home mother or father, you understand how demanding your toddler can truly be. The good news is that babies tend to sleep for a substantial period of time. The bad news is that you’ll first need … Read more
Infant Bath time. In the pre-motherhood era, it consisted of scented candles, bath foam, bath pearls, and (possibly) a glass of wine. You used to set your own boundaries – if you wanted to spend an hour in the tub, nobody could say a thing. It was a time to relax, get the stress off … Read more
Remember life before kids? The long out-of-town weekends, the sleeping through most of the Saturday with a book on your night shelf, the late Sunday afternoon cocktails with friends in high heels, glossy lips, a perfect mani, and everything? Yeah, me neither. Life with a baby (or more!) is damn hard. You need to do … Read more