Category Archives: Babies

“Daylight Saving Time is my favorite time of year!” -no parent ever.

DO YOU DREAD DAYLIGHT SAVING?Daylight Saving is not easy without children. When you put kids in the mix, it’s a whole new ballgame. As a parent, you are not only responsible for adjusting to this new time, but your little ones might need some assistance as well. Thankfully, springing forward does give us more daylight […]

BABYWEARING

BENEFITS OF BABYWEARING Did you know that there are many benefits of babywearing? Several months ago, I took a Babywearing for Professionals class and the information that I learned was incredible. My first thought when I signed up was, “What in the world could we possibly learn about wearing a baby for 8 hours?” Well, […]

CREATING A PEACEFUL HOLIDAY FOR YOUR FAMILY

How are you feeling about the upcoming holidays? How is your stress level? Do you feel the added pressure as a new parent to do “all the things?” I just received my first Christmas card in the mail and it’s December 1st! I know some people who have gifts wrapped and their houses decorated the […]

Time to Fall Back

Daylight Saving Some of the most popular questions I get asked this time of year are: “How do I get my child to transition to the new time?” “How long will it take for my baby to adjust to the time change?” “Should I help my child adjust gradually? Should I just wait until the […]

NEWBORN SLEEP EXPECTATIONS

GETTING YOUR NEWBORN OFF TO A GREAT STARTAs a postpartum doula and sleep trainer, I understand the importance of getting off to a great start with your newborn. Setting realistic expectations for you and your newborn is critical. If you know what to expect from your newborn, you can have confidence as a parent. The […]

NEW YEAR, NEW SLEEP

smiling baby lying on white mat

HAPPY NEW YEAR! Have you fully enjoyed the holidays over the past few months?  I hope that your holidays were meaningful, fun and that you created some new memories and traditions.  I know that sometimes we fill every day and every night with something that we hope will make a lasting impression on our family.  […]

5 TIPS to a PEACEFUL HOLIDAY

Do you want to have a peaceful holiday season? Are you already stressed out about the holidays? Do you know anyone who has all their gifts bought and wrapped right after Cyber Monday? Can you relate to those people who are completely decorated for Christmas or Hanukkah after the Thanksgiving dishes are cleaned up? Or […]

When is the right time to sleep train?

WHEN SHOULD I SLEEP TRAIN MY CHILD? When should I sleep train my child? This is a question I get asked a lot as a postpartum doula and sleep consultant. Unfortunately, I can’t answer this question without knowing all the details. The most important 2 things to consider are: is your baby ready and are […]