Moving is one of life’s most stressful events, but moving with kids is in a league of its own! Whether you’re relocating to a new home a neighborhood away, relocating out of state, or leaving the country, your children will have lots of cha...
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Learning to navigate an infant's nursing times and sleeping times can be tricky! It can help to know what is typical in terms of sleep and frequency of breastfeeding in baby's in first year of life. It is possible to exclusively breastfeed baby and b...
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Did you know that what your toddler eats will impact their sleep quality? And we’re not just talking avoiding sugar before bed, either. Here are a few tips and tweaks for your toddler’s nutrition to help you equip him for the best sleep possible!...
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Naps are a beautiful thing, and I'm sure you wish you could snuggle down and nap the way your sweet baby gets to each day. In fact, you may be at the point where your little one isn't showing nearly the appreciation for their nap time that you would!...
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Sleep deprivation comes with the territory when you have a newborn, but when does it end? Or more specifically, when can you stop night feeds so your baby and you can sleep through the night? Night feeds are completely normal and necessary for...
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Sleep deprivation comes with the territory when you have a newborn, but when does it end? Or more specifically, when can you stop night feeds so your baby and you can sleep through the night? Night feeds are completely normal and necessary for...
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Before you shed tears about even the thought of dropping naptime, let me give you a piece of very good news. When nap time ends, early bedtime returns - often for years to come! Saying goodbye to the nap for good doesn’t have to be as scary as...
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One of the topics parents come to me about most is to discuss their picky eater. Understandably, our kids selective eating causes charged emotions backed by the best of intentions. You’re likely tired of being a short-order cook. Like most pare...
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With the formula shortage continuing throughout the United States, some mothers may be thinking about trying something that is not too common these days: relactation. Relactation is the process of resuming breastfeeding after having a break â€...
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Summer is here! Barbecues, vacations, visiting family, parties, traveling... We all look forward to a summer filled with all the things! Breastfeeding a baby during a busy, fun-filled summer, however, may have some challenges. Here are som...
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Picture this... You’ve just worked a long day and grabbed the kids from school/daycare. You are racing home to begin working furiously to cook a 20-minute meal for everyone. You’ve committed to sitting down for a family dinner together, so...
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First, let me begin by saying congratulations on breastfeeding your little one for as long as you have made it! Whether it has been two weeks or two years, any length of time providing breastmilk for your baby is beneficial for you and your little...
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The Snoo has become quite a popular product on the baby market today. "Is the Snoo worth the money?" is a common question we receive from expectant parents as they prepare for the challenges of newborn sleep. To answer this question honestly, we c...
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There are several factors to consider as you determine if using a pacifier is the right option for your child. Sleep props are, by definition, any external aides a child requires to fall asleep or stay asleep. Therefore, if offered to your...
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As your baby turns one, the standard recommendation and practice is to transition from breastmilk or formula to cow's milk. For many families, this may be the right choice, but it’s also important to know that it’s not the only choice. &nbs...
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As melatonin usage in adults continues to rise (into the millions world-wide), many parents assume it is okay for children to use, too. Parents turn to melatonin out of desperation when their toddlers or young children struggle to sleep. ...
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The truth is; there is no one method that we use at Sleep Wise. Of course, that makes the question, "What is the Sleep Wise Method?," an incredibly difficult one to answer – at least in blog format! What changes for every age and...
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