It's been a few years since my oldest daughter's 4 month sleep regression inspired me to become a sleep consultant (it was a doozy!). My girls are now 2 and 4 ½ years old. And it's true… it's easy to forget what things were like (can I blame it on mom brain?!). So, I asked my husband today if he thought our marriage was negatively affected by our oldest daughter's lack of sleep. I thought he might say something like, "Hmm, I guess it was a little." I was surprised when he exclaimed, "OH
Tips to Help Your Toddler When Bringing Home a Newborn
When I was pregnant with my second child, I knew it was “normal” to wonder if I could possibly love my second as much as my first (happily, I found out it was more than possible). :) I remember having conversations with my mommy friends and hearing from most of them that going from 1 to 2 children was hard. Only one of my friends said the transition wasn’t that bad. “You’ve already adjusted your whole life to having children… what’s one more?” She said. I held tightly onto her statement. What I
5 Tips to Getting Your Baby to Nap in the Car
All babies sleep in the car! At least, that’s what I was told as a new mom. The problem was, neither of my daughters got that memo! They weren't lulled to peaceful dreamland by the soft hum of my ’08 Toyota. Instead, both babies would stay awake and cry, as they got more and more overtired. The well-meaning comments by other parents that my daughters should be able to sleep in the car drove me batty! What was wrong with them or me or our car seat, etc, etc, etc? Having a baby who doesn’t sleep