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If your baby is having trouble sleeping and you hate to hear him or her crying into the night, there is another way. Gentle sleep solutions will ease your child into a deep, relaxed sleep, which will help to ensure you have a happy, healthy baby. Gentle sleep solutions are becoming increasingly … [Read more...]
Dear mommy, I am confused. I am used to falling asleep in your soft, warm arms. Each night I lay snuggled close to you; close enough to hear your heartbeat, close enough to smell your sweet fragrance. I gaze at your beautiful face as I gently drift off to sleep, safe and secure in your loving … [Read more...]
I recently received an email from a very tired mama who is struggling with her 5 month old daughter’s sleep habits. She kindly consented to allowing me to address her issues and suggest gentle sleep solutions to help the situation via a public post, so that the information may be of use to others, … [Read more...]
Following my previous post about trying to find a respectful, kind way to end our sleep troubles, I thought it was about time I updated you all on how things are coming along. My husband and I talked that night about what we were going to do regarding the boys’ sleep, and agreed that we would … [Read more...]
Recently I have become aware of RIE, founded by Magda Gerber, through Mama Eve’s blog (and our discussions on sleep). I have been reading and learning a lot about RIE, and I have to say I am very intrigued. The philosophy seems to be very much in line with positive/gentle discipline. RIE is … [Read more...]
I have a bit of a love/hate relationship with routines. When my first son was born, we instigated a bedtime routine from just a few days old. I regret it immensely. It didn’t help him sleep (not until he was a few months old anyway), and it robbed us of the Portable Baby stage – sorry Gran, … [Read more...]
For many years, co-sleeping has been shunned by mainstream parenting advisors for being dangerous, creating needy children and damaging marriages. However, times are changing, and this can only be a good thing. Co-sleeping is defined as sharing a sleeping space with your infant – whether they … [Read more...]
The issue of sleep has been at the forefront of my mind for some time now… this is unsurprising really, since my youngest son hit a sleep regression two months ago. Anyone who reads my blog on a regular basis will know how I feel about baby sleep training. I have always had very strong opinions … [Read more...]
All parents have limits. Even the most patient, connected, attached parents can reach the point when they are ready to hurl themselves out of the window from sheer sleep-deprivation-induced insanity. Anybody who has me on their facebook friends list will know that recently I have been dealing with … [Read more...]
