Inspirational parenting quotes can be great. Little words of wisdom can impact and guide your life. And, sometimes, you just need to remember that you are doing great things. Just be the parent today that you want your kids to remember tomorrow. Your imperfections can be perfect! Here are some of my favorite quotes that…
Key takeaways Sleep directly impacts a baby’s health, mental, and physical development. Children grow and develop better with adequate sleep. Make sleep a top priority as from the beginning and you will likely have a happier, self-assured, less demanding, and more sociable child. Benefiting from enough qualitative sleep is essential for the whole family. Well-rested babies allow…
Summary Nobody actually sleeps in one go. We wake up several times a night, even if we do not remember these arousals. A baby sleeping through the night should actually refer to his ability to sleep unassisted throughout the night. Some infants older than 6 months old have sleep troubles mainly because they did not…
Since the coronavirus has spread to nearly all countries, we are permanently reminded the steps to follow to protect ourselves. No more handshaking, frequent and thorough hand washing, coughing and sneezing in your elbow, keeping distance from each other, and staying at home as much as possible. These low-cost measures are unhesitatingly all effective ways…
While we are already looking back to the most joyous times we have experienced these last days with our family, the return to normality can be quite stressful and tiresome. This is especially true with young children whose sleep routines were not always consistent while being away from home.
“Lucy is an expert at staying awake.” She is a cute little bunny that repeatedly assures that she is not tired. Alone in her somber room during the daytime, she concludes that there has to be a mistake and fears of missing out on all the fun she could have instead of lying in bed. After her dad gets her out of the room, the two drive to the grocery store. By then, Lucy is running on pure adrenaline as her father has probably totally ignored her sleep cues. She suddenly goes through a candy-related meltdown in the checkout line. The whole scene escalates into a NAPTASTROPHE. Finally, she’s so tired at dinner she collapses in her mac and cheese.
Dr. Shoshana Bennett (a.k.a. Dr. Shosh) is a survivor of two life-threatening postpartum depressions. After experiencing these postpartum depressions, she emerged from her personal nightmare to become a leading national advocate and pioneer in women’s mental health, establishing Postpartum Assistance for Mothers, which offers education and emotional support for women experiencing postpartum depression and related disorders.
There is nothing more stressful than traveling during the holidays. Having a young child to throw in the mix brings it in a whole new level of stress. So how do you avoid meltdowns and ensure that your little one gets the sleep needed? Here are some tips for you.
