Nutrition, Behavior & More
For the first 6 months of life, infants can get all the nutrients and energy they need from adequate feedings of breastmilk or formula alone. Eventually, the time comes to begin introducing foods to your little one. Many parents are hesitant to s...
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Nutrition, Behavior & More
You’ve probably seen one of those hilarious memes that reads something along the lines of: “At bedtime, my children turn into dehydrated philosophers who need a hug.” Why is it so funny? Because it is so relatable to so many of us as parents!...
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Conversations with families about overtiredness, often start like this, "I kept my child up later at night so that they would sleep later in the morning." Or "I skipped their last nap of the day so they could fall asleep more easily at bedtime." Yo...
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Dining out with kids can be something you put off doing once you have your little on a great sleep schedule. But, if you have visions of eating dinner together at a restaurant AND staying on track with bedtime, I’m here to tell you (with a little...
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Separation anxiety can pop up at surprising times and in unexpected ways, and it often looks vastly different child to child. Understanding why childhood separation anxiety occurs and making a plan for how to deal with it can help your child navigat...
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Did you know that what your toddler eats will impact their sleep quality? And we’re not just talking avoiding sugar before bed, either. Here are a few tips and tweaks for your toddler’s nutrition to help you equip him for the best sleep possible...
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Parents of young toddlers often ask: “Should I introduce a lovey to my child?” There are some considerations when deciding if offering a comfort object to your child is a good idea. What is a lovey? Let us first define what a "lovey" is....
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An important piece in learning how to fall asleep independently is encouraging your child to learn how to self-soothe. There are many ways children can comfort themselves. Some need to find the right position to be in, others might sing or talk to t...
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Like many new parents out there, I read books and signed up for parenting classes with the hope of learning as possible about raising a happy, healthy baby. It was early in my pregnancy when I learned about the benefits of teaching sign language to...
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Heading back to work after maternity leave can be filled with many bittersweet emotions. Being a breastfeeding mother AND going back to work can add to the complexity. Let’s discuss some tips to help prepare you and ease your mind during this tran...
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Transition songs are one of my favorite parenting tools when getting my daughter to more easily move from one activity to the next. Case in point, our recent trip to the mall. As we wrapped up our search for some post-holiday steals at a departm...
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One of the topics parents come to me about most is to discuss their picky eater. Understandably, our kids selective eating causes charged emotions backed by the best of intentions. You’re likely tired of being a short-order cook. Like most pare...
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