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Letting Go: Why Secure Attachment Is the Root of Independence

Why secure attachment doesn’t hold our kids back—it gives them the safety to grow. A reflection on camp, courage, and the invisible work we do as parents.

Is It OK to Let My Child Sleep in My Bed? A Holistic Sleep Coach’s Take on Bedsharing and Night Wakings

Sometimes the best choice for your family’s sleep isn’t the one in the books. As a holistic sleep coach (and parent), I believe it’s OK to let your child sleep in your bed — and here’s why that doesn’t make you a bad sleeper or a bad parent.

The Truth About Sleep Training: Why It’s Never Too Late to Support Your Child’s Sleep Without Separation

One of the most harmful myths the sleep training industry continues to spread is the idea that if you don’t sleep train early, you’ll be trapped in your current sleep situation forever. But this simply isn’t true — not developmentally, not emotionally, and not from a neuroscience perspective.

5 Tips to Improve Your Sleep as a Parent

Let’s face it: sleep as a parent is limited, regardless of how ‘good’ or ‘bad’ your kids sleep. Maximizing the amount of sleep – and more importantly, the quality – we’re getting as parents is crucial to being better equipped to handle interrupted sleep, and to be more intentional about the nighttime parenting choices we are making with our children. Improve your sleep with these 5 helpful tips.

How Temperament can Influence Sleep Needs

Not all sleep needs are created equal: temperament can significantly affect your sleep, and sleep trainers have been misusing the research for years. Here’s what you need to know.

4 Times Waking Your Sleeping Baby Can Improve Their Sleep

The old adage, ‘never wake a sleeping baby’, is one of the many pieces of parenting advice that should have been left in the 20th century. Here’s why.

5 Tips to Exercise as a New Parent

Stepping into motherhood brings about significant changes, both physically and mentally. Amidst the newfound responsibilities it can be challenging to prioritize self-care and exercise. However, incorporating physical activity into your routine can help you regain your strength, boost your energy levels, and uplift your mood.