On a daily basis, I speak with my clients about the importance of self care, and of setting aside time to do things for their mental and physical health. The truth is, it’s hard to do. There are so many people and things competing for our time and attention that taking a pause often gets […]
One of the biggest concerns parents have about growing their family is how to ensure that their children get along. Having gone through this transition twice myself here’s what I think are they keys to cultivating a strong sibling bond:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀🔑When the new baby arrives, make a special point of introducing the new siblings to each […]
As a parent of 3 children, I’ve seen many instances in which one of my kids has a case of FOMO when they see their older siblings doing something they want to be a part of. But nothing has quite been like the naptime FOMO my youngest has been exhibiting since school ended back in […]
I don’t have to tell you that newborns cry. Sometimes a lot. But how do you know when the crying is more than ‘average’, and what do you do if you can’t soothe your baby? First, consider if your child is:⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀❗hungry⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀❗overtired⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀❗overstimulated⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀If you’ve addressed these potential causes for crying, but your baby’s cries are continuous and […]
I so often have parents reach out to me wondering how to “break the habit” of having a baby who habitually contact naps. I want to start by saying that if you are struggling with these naps, and they are not working for you because you are finding them physically or emotionally taxing, we can […]
Saying “I love you” to your child has so much value and importance, but it often doesn’t carry as much weight and meaning to children as it does to adults. Children progress through 6 sequential stages of attachment, and it’s not until they reach the fifth stage, around age 5, that they are really able […]
Sleep progressions are a period in time during which your child is making leaps in their development. This is progress! That’s why I don’t refer to it as a sleep regression. Sleep is becoming interrupted because the sleep cycles are changing. A baby might be hitting new developmental milestones, such as learning to roll, crawl […]
The other day, my husband Jay found himself up against a 𝘳𝘦𝘢𝘭𝘭𝘺 frustrating situation. He was genuinely pissed off, and the next day, he was still stewing over it. Then, today, our 4 year old had a meltdown. I mean 𝘦𝘱𝘪𝘤, lying on the floor flailing, throwing things, tantrum. It started because he didn’t like […]
It goes without saying that 2020 was a dumpster fire of a year. Parents, in particular, were pushed beyond their limits, as they continued their professional responsibilities, while taking on full time positions as homeschoolers, short order cooks, cleaners, entertainers and more. All this, while navigating new boundaries and relationships with extended family and friends […]
Let’s talk about one of my most frequently asked questions: At what age can I begin to sleep train? The short answer is, I NEVER recommend making any kind of sleep changes that encourage using separation based techniques, so technically, I don’t recommend sleep training at any age!⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀⠀The long answer is that, under 9 months […]
