It’s one of the most magical times of the year. Yes, there’s something about Easter that makes kids – and their grown-ups – light up with wonder at the traditions, the fun and of course, the chocolate! Here are 10 fun ideas for magnifying that magic….
“Why am I so tired?” Study shows babies cause daytime dysfunction for parents
Studies have shown that babies cause significant daytime dysfunction for parents. In a recent study, researchers found that mothers who breastfeed their baby at night reported being more tired during the day than those who don’t. Study participants also had to take shorter naps and…
Bedtime boomerangs: How to manage toddlers who keep getting up after bedtime
Do you have a toddler who just won’t stay in bed? It’s not uncommon for toddlers to get up after they’ve been put to sleep. In fact, many children who are between 18 months and 3 years old will refuse to go back to sleep…
My toddler has stopped sleeping well at night – how can I improve his sleep?
As a parent of a young child, you know that sleep is hard enough to come by for adults. Getting your toddler to sleep well at night can be an even bigger challenge! My own son has been waking up every hour since he turned…
Stopping Daylight Saving Time from Ruining Your Kid’s Sleep
As Daylight Saving Time approaches, many parents start to worry about their children’s sleep. The time change can be difficult for kids and adults alike, but there are ways to prepare your family so that they aren’t too disrupted by this change in the clocks….
6 Steps to Stop Daylight Saving from Derailing Your Child’s Sleep
It’s the time of year when we set our clocks back one hour, saving daylight. The problem is that this can have a negative impact on your child’s sleep. To help prevent that from happening, here are six things you can do to stop it…
6 Ways to Get Your Kids to Stay in Their Own Beds All Night (or Die Trying)
6 Ways to Get Your Kids to Stay in Their Own Beds All Night (or Die Trying) As a parent, you know that getting your kids to stay in their own beds all night is not an easy task. They will try anything and everything…
Everything you need to know about attachment parenting
Attachment parenting is a style of child-rearing that encourages attachment between parent and child. This attachment focuses on emotional attachment, which includes physical contact such as holding, carrying, or cuddling a baby for most of the day. Parents who practice attachment parenting believe it creates…
20 fun baby games: How to play with a 6-month-old baby
Babies are so much fun! They laugh when you tickle them, they love to be read stories, and they always seem to have a smile on their face. But what do you do with your baby when it’s time for dinner? Don’t worry, we’ve got…