A leading researcher on temperament in infants and young children once remarked, “When I raised my first child, I believed behavioral theories claiming that what I do as a parent molds my child’s character. With my second child, I was already a geneticist...
Though your baby may naturally stop needing regular nighttime feedings by the time they are three months old, it’s important not to expect – or insist – that such a young infant give them up all of a sudden. If your child is at least three months old, still nurses or...
Seeing your baby cry is perhaps one of the most heartbreaking moments for any parent. You don’t want them to cry. You want them to be happy and healthy. But for that to happen, they need to sleep properly. It would be wonderful if your child could learn how to sleep...
Early morning wakings are one of the toughest sleep problems to fix, if not the toughest. Why? Because after a decent night’s rest, your child has more energy to fight sleep in the morning. The truth is, we all enter lighter sleep phases in the last hour of our sleep,...
“I want out!” That’s the message your toddler will send – one way or another – when they’re ready to say goodbye to the crib and hello to a big-kid bed. Your child might verbalize their displeasure or more likely, simply climb out of the crib. So,...
Co-sleeping, where children share a bed with their parents, sparks a lot of debate among parents and experts. Some families swear by it, claiming it strengthens bonds and creates secure attachments. Others argue it’s risky or even dangerous. So, what’s the...
