Why is Crying So Triggering? Life is just so circular.  Things repeat again and again until you heal them.  I think of this often when we talk about mothers and babies and crying. How crying is so triggering for us mamas to hear. How crying is seen as absolutely evil and how babies must never […]

For the past ten years, swaddling was considered the gold standard for baby sleep. It helped babies sleep for longer stretches, helped calm them, and was thought to reduce the risk of SIDS.  The Swaddle Shift Nowadays, more and more moms are moving away from swaddling their newborns. Why are they doing this? Pros of Swaddling  […]

Understanding your baby’s temperament is the most important foundation when it comes to sleep. How easily your baby falls and stays asleep, how sensitive they will be to changes in their sleep environment, and when they begin to sleep through the night all come down to temperament. Did you ever have a friend swear by […]

Seeing your little baby sick can break your heart. It’s also often a time of no sleep, for baby and for you. It can be exhausting, overwhelming and confusing to navigate an illness with your baby, while running on no sleep. Here are my top tips to make this time a little easier: Mindset  Let […]

Why Jet Lag Affects Us Jet lag can be a real beast. Jet lag happens when our bodies don’t have enough time to react to the change in time zones that we travel to. Before car and air travel were common, you’d travel by donkey, covered wagon, or boat – which took a really long […]

Teething can feel so tricky for parents.   On the one hand, teething is often the first thing that comes to mind when sleep goes awry. For good reason- it really can impact sleep in a big way. But when it comes to rough nights, teething is not always the culprit. So how do you actually know? Is […]

If we’re being honest, traveling with babies can be really tough. Draining, even. And at the same time, there’s a level of deep joy that comes from connecting with family, spending holidays together, and exploring the world through the eyes of your baby. And that joy can’t be replicated.  The good news? There are so many […]