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Mommy B from North Carolina asks: How can I get my 2.5 year old to sleep? While sleep is a natural part of our daily rhythms, some children (and even adults) can have difficulty: (a) Getting to sleep (b) Falling back to sleep or (c) Staying asleep.

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Added by Lynne Kenney on November 12, 2009 at 1:12pm — 4 Comments

Transitioning baby to crib!

I recently transitioned my almost 3 month old from a bassinet in our room to her crib. She hated it and was not getting ANY sleep, and neither was I!!!! :-( A friend recommended this new blanket to me, Snap Cozy, and I love this blanket! It stays on your baby, gives them a feeling of security by gently hugging them and my daughter must love it too because she slept for a 5 hour stretch the first night I used it and it keeps getting better! It also helps babies stay on their backs and has safety… Continue

Added by Rachel Turner on November 9, 2009 at 8:39pm — No Comments

How to survive daylight savings time changes with twins

Daylight Savings Time impacts twin babies' schedules

As yet another "Daylight Savings Time" change approaches, I am reminded what a nightmare it can be for families with young twins, triplets, or more. My kids were very early risers. No matter what time we put them to bed, they would get up extremely… Continue

Added by Kathryn Whiteley on October 28, 2009 at 2:02pm — No Comments

Taking Charge of My Fertility

Yesterday, I sent a friend a copy of the book, Taking Charge of Your Fertility, by Toni Weschler. It began my journey toward motherhood, and I have recommended it to all my friends who are “trying to get pregnant.” If only I had known, taking charge of my fertility would mean losing control of every other aspect of my life. Take my body for example of “lost control.” I look in the mirror before stepping in the shower, allow several moments for the initial shock to wear off, and wonder, “What th… Continue

Added by Angel Mulhern on September 4, 2009 at 8:45am — No Comments

Amazing Product that will help your family get MORE SLEEP!

My 5 year old son loves to wake me up at 5am. As soon as the sun comes up he is calling for me. We have tried everything from blackout shades to tin foil on the windows (yes - we actually did it). Nothing worked. I finally found an amazing product that has given me my sleep back! Every family should have one of these clocks and I hope it can help you as much as it has me:) Teach Me Time! by American Innovative Teach Me Time! is an adorable child's bedside alarm clock, time-teaching tool and dua… Continue

Added by Erin Krex on July 20, 2009 at 5:40pm — No Comments

Signs that I need some kind of RETREAT!

1) I'm angry with love bugs - they get more action than I do lately and they feel the need to do it on me, near me, or around me. Little basards! 2) My daughters naptime is something I secretly hope for every morning when I open my eyes. 3) My husbands breathing pisses me off. 4) Randomly I want to rip off someones face, sometimes they're loved ones, other times strangers, I don't discriminate. 5) I'm forgetful, weepy, pissed, irrational, emotional, and feel as though being in a coma might n… Continue

Added by Lydia R. LeRoy-Williams on July 9, 2009 at 12:22am — No Comments

Sleeping in a Hotel with Kids: How do you feel about it?

Check out: How to share a hotel room with your kids? Continue

Added by Lullaby Luna on June 10, 2009 at 4:42pm — No Comments

Moms' Expectations About Infant Sleep: Is There a Connection to Actual Sleep Patterns?

A new study just released in the journal Child Development addresses an interesting issue--do moms' thoughts and expectations (i.e., cognitions) about infant sleep actually influence how well (or not so well) their babies sleep? It's an interesting idea when you think about it. The concept is that parents have certain expectations or preconceived ideas of how their child will behave, whether it be in regards to sleeping or eating, playing, etc. These expectations may actually influence how paren… Continue

Added by Amy Webb on June 10, 2009 at 1:05pm — No Comments

A Superhero in Our Midst

I'd heard about such kids. Tall tales of children that, when agitated, used their mutant powers of regurgitated food to silence their enemies. Toddlers with unflinching focus, determination, and sour milk resources. Little ones that leave you in such a state of shock, you were left questioning everything you thought you knew about parenting. I never thought I'd have such a child. Read on... Continue

Added by Rosana Vollmerhausen on June 5, 2009 at 5:38pm — No Comments

Vacation Shmacation

So, on my last day at the beach for the holiday weekend and it occurred to me...I'm exhausted. I just went to put my one-year-old down for his afternoon nap and fell into a deep sleep for several minutes while holding him. I was rudely smacked back into consciousness by The Wordless Wonder. "What? Huh? Who?" I sputtered until I realized what had happened. I looked down to see his smiling face and the weapon that shocked me back awake (his hand) still resting firmly on my cheek. Read more on… Continue

Added by Rosana Vollmerhausen on May 26, 2009 at 11:45am — No Comments

Preschooler driving you crazy at bedtime?

Do your children drive you crazy at bedtime? Does it feel like forever before they settle down and go to sleep? About Routines * Families function at their best when there are predictable routines in their day to day lives. For example, if bedtime routine always consists of bath time, putting on pajamas, brushing teeth, stories, then bed, - children will learn that “this is what happens in our family” and will be less likely to resist. * Routines also help children to feel safe and to understa… Continue

Added by Michelle Hutchison on May 17, 2009 at 5:22pm — No Comments

Baby Rolls Over and Over and Over...

I was so excited when my baby girl, Maya, figured out how to roll over when she was only three and a half months old. That was a month ago. Now, all she seems to want to do is roll, which can be a problem when she’s in her crib, especially combined with the fact that we’re trying to let her cry in the night so that she can soothe herself back to sleep (which she does quite quickly most of the time). However, last night… Continue

Added by Erin Eisenberg on May 3, 2009 at 7:56am — No Comments

To Cry or Not To Cry...

It seems moms I meet are really split about whether to let their little ones cry themselves to sleep or whether to soothe them to sleep. I confess that I have a very hard time letting my little girl cry, but after much reading, research and discussion, I have come to the conclusion that it’s best to let her cry herself to sleep. It’s not easy and I have to turn the baby monitor volume way down and set a timer for myself so I don’t go and pick her up when she begins to cry. Still, I believe that… Continue

Added by Erin Eisenberg on April 24, 2009 at 9:52am — No Comments

Baby Bamboozler: Why My 9-Month-Old Doesn't Sleep Through the Night

Preface: this is my fault. Just wanted to put that out there before I start describing the current sleeping arrangement in our house. An average night sees our three-year-old, Jack, in bed by 7:30 p.m. His baby brother, Max, currently nine months old, goes down between 7:30 and 8:30. Max's bedtime varies depending on whether he's had a late nap and, more importantly, whether one of us is willing to hold him for a while. If so, he goes to sleep earlier (but may wake up once placed in his crib u… Continue

Added by Kerry from Baby Time on April 9, 2009 at 6:47am — No Comments

Stressed-Out Sleep? Try Mommy's Secret to Successful Snoozing

Stress. It’s killing me. I was never a nail-biter, but by now I’ve nibbled away the dry cuticles and sides of my fingers until I’m practically drawing blood. And sleep—what’s that? I toss and turn while my brain runs through my to-do list like a hamster in a Habitrail. But I’m not alone: According to the National Sleep Foundation, 76% of Americans experience symptoms of sleep disorders on a regular basis, making sleep disorders the most common health problem in the United States. And while the… Continue

Added by ecostilettor on March 30, 2009 at 2:34pm — 14 Comments

I ATE MY KIDS

Yesterday after four hours of sleep I woke up ready to kill and eat anybody who crossed my path. Unfortunately for me it had snowed nine inches the night before and Wade was chomping at the bit to plunge into the untracked powder. His plan was to ski in the morning and than hook up with the boys and I at the mountain at lunchtime. He ignored that my hair was larger than usual and that my fangs were extracted. I wanted to scream to him, “Don’t leave me alone with the boys! Can’t you see that it i… Continue

Added by Jillian Livingston on March 16, 2009 at 6:19am — No Comments

We are excited to introduce...Nap and Nod!

I am so excited to let you all know about a new product line we are carrying "Nap and Nod". Nap and Nod was founded by a wonderful designer, Lindsay, who lives in Vancouver, BC. Lindsay creates the most beautiful Organic Bamboo Sleep Sacks for babies. Each sleep sack is unique as she uses a mix of patterns and colors. When these arrived the other day I couldn't believe how soft they were not to mention cute, cute, cute! I wish I had one of these when my children were still infants! Visit… Continue

Added by Amy Welder on March 9, 2009 at 3:53pm — No Comments

Week 6 of my Wellness & Weight loss Workshop ~ Energy & taking back control of your life.

Welcome back to my Wellness & Weight loss Workshop! We are on Week 6. How is everyone doing on their weight loss journey? Anyone dropping a size or two or three? Aren't those Fizz Tabs the greatest!!! Remember, if you feel you have plateaued, try Arbonne's 7-day cleanse (item # 7213). My website's online ordering code is #15970532. This is also a good time to revise your calorie intake count if you didn't do so last week but if you aren't… Continue

Added by Peggy Alvarado on March 8, 2009 at 6:45pm — No Comments

Fixated on sleep? Better get used to it

I didn't even realize it when I was in it, but it turns out I had it pretty great for awhile. For a few blissful years, I rarely thought about sleep. For most of us, it is the birth of our first child that makes us realize just how precious sleep is and exactly what its purpose is. Doctors may tell you stuff about how sleep is important for recharging your batteries, cell growth and yada yada, but we all know the real reason for sleep. We sleep because we don't want to burst into tears at the… Continue

Added by Jeanne Wieland on February 25, 2009 at 5:21pm — No Comments

How to Lose Weight While Breastfeeding?

The last thing you want to do is diet when you are breastfeeding. Losing weight too quickly creates a detoxification effect, releasing toxins into your bloodstream, which can impact the quality of your breast-milk. In fact, your body is working so hard to pr… Continue

Added by Kathryn Flynn on February 16, 2009 at 2:40pm — No Comments

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