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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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 each familyâ...
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You've done the hard work of sleep training. You finally got your little one to sleep soundly in the crib on a predictable schedule. Your baby's wake times are filled with feedings, diaper changes, and playtime and before you know it, it's time t...
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Did you know that you have a general timing of your body clock? This is called your chronotype. Recognizing your chronotype when it comes to your sleep schedule is really crucial to improving your quality of sleep. We've all heard of a biologica...
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Do you feel overwhelmed with the load of motherhood? Have you ever dreamed of getting stuff done while your child is actually awake, not just during nap time? Have you felt the weight of having to constantly entertain your child? Are you constantly t...
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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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Breastfeeding has so many benefits, but it can definitely be overwhelming for Mom to be the only one who can feed her baby! Sometimes it may be nice, or even necessary, for breastfed babies to be bottle fed. I am here to provide you with my top fiv...
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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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One of the most common questions asked of me is: "When will my baby sleep through the night?" The first truth I tell parents in response to this ever-popular question: Your baby will never sleep through the night. This is not a pessimistic ans...
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