Sleep
What to do if your baby hates tummy time – helpful tips for turning your tummy time screamer into a tummy time pro
If you have an infant, you have surely heard of the importance of ‘tummy time’ over and over again. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends putting infants on their tummy a few times each day, beginning when they are discharged from the hospital, and steadily increasing the duration of tummy time so that your baby…
Read MoreThree important conversations every couple should be having before becoming parents
There are endless places on the internet that will tell you how to prepare for a baby logistically. They will invariably sell you a mountain of supplies that promise to feed a baby more efficiently, convince you to invest in products that promise to help your baby sleep longer, or even diaper its bottom in…
Read MoreI actually think my baby is happier after sleep training, why is that?
As a sleep consultant for babies and toddlers, I guide parents through the sleep challenges that often accompany the early years of parenting for a living. I walk alongside parents while we tackle this huge hurdle – changing a child’s sleep habits. Some of the babies I meet are waking up every 30 to 45…
Read MoreResource Management with Newborns and Infants
“You have to decide where you will prioritize and where you will cut corners.” —Devon Clement Parenting a baby can be overwhelming, especially for first-time parents. Prioritizing what is important and what corners can be cut can help parents focus their time, energy, and resources on what really matters. Here are some ways prioritizing can…
Read MoreHow to bond with baby when your partner is breastfeeding
In the beginning of an infant’s life, the caregiving demands are intense, and the relationship building exchanges are minimal. So naturally, if only one partner is able to handle one of the major areas of care, it can feel unbalanced. Because infants feed often, they spend a lot of their time with the parent who…
Read MoreMaybe it’s time we give “Cry it Out” a brand makeover
I was sitting on the floor of an apartment in Manhattan, next to the mother of the sweetest 5-month old baby. We were taking turns making faces at Ella* on the floor while she was kicking and cooing back at us. I reached out and tousled Ella’s hair as she started giggling. “She’s sooo happy,”…
Read MoreFive Tips for a Seamless Transition From One Kid to Two
One of the questions we get frequently at Happy Family After is how to transition from one child to two without losing twice as much sleep and keeping only half your sanity. Transitioning from one child to two is a big adjustment for the whole family. We’ve compiled a list of everything you need to…
Read MoreNewborns Need Sooooo Much Sleep
Keep An Eye On The Clock Newborns need soooo much sleep and new parents often underestimate this. Having an awareness of what a tired baby looks like can help. Even better though, is paying attention to the clock. Catching them before they are exhausted is key to good sleep. Even when it doesn’t seem like…
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