Inside: Multiple baby sleep schedules to help you find one that is right for you. Two month old, four month old, six month old and up to 14+ month sleep schedules included. In the first couple months, you’re home with a baby and they are super sleepy. It feels so easy. Like you’ve got this sleep thing down. A few [...]
Archives for August 2022
Why Parents Struggle to Hold Boundaries and Later Feel Resentful
Why is it so hard to say no? Or maybe you do say no, but then later backtrack or give in. Here's a quick example of something I've done in the past: I created a rule that my kids have to put away their own laundryBut sometimes...I just put it away for them. Seems faster. Then on future laundry days, I complain and yell because [...]
Why Do Babies Fight Sleep?
If you ever find yourself wondering “Why do babies fight sleep?” you are not alone. You try all the baby sleep tips, and your baby still struggles to fall asleep when he is oh-so tired. I remember taking care of my son in the first months of his life, and he was incredibly fussy. Fighting sleep for naps and bedtime, [...]
3 Powerful Words to Say During Any Bedtime Tantrum
My son is upstairs screaming and it's an hour past bedtime. In between wailing, he is asserting that his legs are in severe pain (more on that in a minute). He is escalating into a serious bedtime tantrum. There are all sorts of reasons why kids start to escalate. Working with parents and families as a Language of Listening® [...]
Boundaries in Parenting – 7 Super Simple Principles for Healthy Limits With Kids
Boundaries in parenting is a huge challenge point. Even as a Language of Listening® parent coach and someone who has worked with parents and families for many years, some boundaries are especially hard for me. Case in point, some nights - like last night - my kids refused to eat dinner. They didn't like it. And my supposed [...]