Most parents, whether they are new or experienced parents, report that getting a new baby to sleep is a challenge. While there are those lucky few that have a baby who seem to know when to sleep, most parents are confounded by the avalanche of advice on getting your baby to … [Read more...] about Soothing Techniques for Infants Who Won’t Sleep
Parenting Babies
Sleep Deprivation and Your Patience
Most parents eagerly await the arrival of their new baby without dwelling too much on the sleep deprivation that may lie ahead. While eager parents, whether new or experienced, may focus on the excitement of having a new addition to their family, few give much thought to what … [Read more...] about Sleep Deprivation and Your Patience
How Serious is My Baby’s Sleep Problem?
Any parent, new or experienced will tell you one of the most frustrating problems that confront you early on is trying to get your new baby to go to sleep and stay asleep through the night. Exhausted parents take on this challenge sometimes for months at a time with little … [Read more...] about How Serious is My Baby’s Sleep Problem?
Tips for Keeping the Peace Despite Sibling Rivalry
Chances are that if you are not an only child, you have had some sort of conflict with one of your siblings. Sibling rivalries are very normal and happen to most families. Now that you have children of your own you can probably relate to how they are feeling because you have … [Read more...] about Tips for Keeping the Peace Despite Sibling Rivalry
Dealing with Colic and Gas in Sleepless Infants
One of the hardest challenges facing new parents is when they have a gassy, colicky baby who just will not sleep. The bottom line is that all babies have gas; some babies simply have more than others. To make matters worse some babies have an easier time passing gas, which may … [Read more...] about Dealing with Colic and Gas in Sleepless Infants
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