Schedule / Routine
My recent post on My Top 10 Newborn Baby Sleep Tips was so overwhelmingly popular, I decided to start writing a whole series about routines, schedules and sleep. When it comes right down to it, we all appreciate sleep, but we aren't always sure how to get there. I'm right there with ya! post contains affiliate links Especially when it [...]
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Raising KidsHow to Get a Baby to Stop Biting
It seems like lately my sweet boy has a new found passion for sinking his teeth into everything. And so we’ve officially entered the dreaded baby biting stage. In the beginning it was a major biting issue during both playtime and eating, and actually it continues to be an ongoing issue, but it is getting better each day. In fact, we’ve [...]
Mom LifeWeaning from Breastfeeding: When, How, and the Emotional Truth
I just put on a normal bra for the first time in about a year, and you know what it felt like? It felt like freedom. Then I put on a dress that is entirely not conducive to nursing (unless of course, I would yank the dress from the skirt up all the way to my collar bone). And you know what that felt like? It felt like even more [...]
How to Help Your Baby Sleep During Travel
My Baby + Sleep posts are very popular around here, so be sure to check out my Baby Sleep Series for more tips on improving sleep! Traveling with a baby or toddler can really wreak havoc on sleep for both you and your child. For the small child, new and unfamiliar environments can lead to difficulty falling asleep and staying asleep. [...]
How to Take a Baby to the Beach
Summer is fast approaching, and if you live in a warmer area you may have already embarked on a trip to the beach. For all of you folks living in cooler areas, hang in there! Beach season is just around the corner. Don't let babies deter your beach going plans. Taking the baby to the beach is easier than you might think, and there are [...]
Teaching a Child to Play Independently (Hint: No Electronic Devices Required)
Ever dream of a morning where you are drinking a cup of coffee, checking e-mail, paying a few bills, and you are without interruption and it’s quiet?! This is no dream. Teaching children to play independently, while you get some business done around the house, is totally possible, and you can start from birth! Today I’m continuing on with [...]
How to Sleep-Train Using Babywise
Sometimes when we start something new, it’s difficult to know where exactly to begin and what exactly to expect. After reading On Becoming Babywise, my husband and I knew we wanted to sleep-train using Babywise, but translating written content into real life application involves a learning curve. I really fumbled along for quite some [...]
Parenting9 Tips for Successful Air Travel with Infants
By the time my son turned seven months, we traveled traveled together on eight different domestic flights to visit family and friends. Of all the flights, my husband was there to help me during four of them; the other four, it was just my son and me. Some were good, some were bad, and one was down right ugly (more about that at the end [...]
Starting Babywise: Why We Chose This Method
Babywise is the baby sleep tips that my husband and I chose before our son was born, and we are so glad we did. Our son was a horrible sleeper from birth; awake for what seemed like all. day. long. He was very difficult to get to sleep, and he was very difficult to keep asleep. We tried it all: swing, wrapping, holding, pacifier, shorter [...]
The Ultimate Guide to Cloth Diapers
I bought some cloth diapers when I was pregnant with my son Jameson. After he was first born, I felt too overwhelmed with the thought of using them. I gave them a try after settling into life with a newborn, and I've been hooked ever since. Honestly, the more I use them, the more I love them. Two major benefits are cloth diapers are more [...]
