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.
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.
Why the foods you eat can make – or break – a good night’s sleep
Why a healthy diet rich in sleep promoting foods and nutrients can help you achieve a more restful night’s sleep
Successful Toilet Training: Ditching Diapers and Nighttime Management Tips
Discover effective strategies for toilet training, transitioning away from diapers, and managing nighttime toileting. Learn when to start, signs of readiness, and practical tips for a smooth transition.
Why millennial parents are embracing gentle parenting
As millennials have become experienced parents, there has been a clear shift towards a more gentle, respectful approach to parenting that prioritizes attachment and connection. This shift is not only rooted in a desire to do better than previous generations, but also in a growing body of research that supports the benefits of responsive parenting
Building the Perfect Bedtime Routine
Parents often feel confused by all of the information available on what they should – or shouldn’t – be doing to prepare their baby or toddler for sleep. Learn some of my favourite tips to making bedtime a smoother experience for everyone, without any sleep training
