Don’t you wish babies came with instruction manuals? Yeah, there’s Google and WebMD, but what happens when the textbook answers don’t quite fit your questions? I get it. Believe me, I get it. When I became a new mom, I was overwhelmed. And just when I thought I was starting to figure it out…I had…
Does it ever feel like you never have enough time? Time to do the chores, time to get work done, time for YOU (and let’s be honest, time to shower). When you have kids, it feels like your years AND days shorten. Mama, you are not alone. I promise. A couple weeks ago, I walked…
Are things feeling a little chaotic? You know you need a little structure in your life. Your baby’s naps are erratic, the nights are worse. Maybe a friend told you to look into a baby sleep schedule, or perhaps you’ve been winging until now and just can’t do it anymore. Whatever your reasons, you’ve come…
I remember sitting in my hospital room, watching in wonder as the nurse folded an ordinary blanket into a beautiful swaddle. By the end of our visit, she showed us how to swaddle a baby at least five times. That said, my daughter broke out of every swaddle I tried. During this time, I noticed…
When your baby won’t sleep, no one in the house is happy. You’re exhausted, your baby is exhausted, your partner and other children are exhausted too. Most people expect sketchy nighttime sleep during the newborn phase. But what about 4-6 months later and you’re still getting 2 hours of sleep? Sleep isn’t a privilege, it’s…
There’s no doubt, sleep training is a controversial topic. Some mamas swear by it, others avoid it at all cost. If you’re reading through various sleep training methods and feeling just a little bit nervous right about now, let me reassure you: it is not some big, scary thing! Sleep training is simply helping your…