I’m A Second-Time Mum, And I No Longer Care About Nap Times
By Samantha Johnson My second baby is 7 weeks old, and the transition from one child to two has been so much smoother than…
Sleep
WATCH: Should Babies Sleep Through the Night?
By Hannah Schenker It is so common for new parents to worry that their baby isn’t sleeping through the night. After all, isn’t that…
If I Need To “Train” My Child to Sleep, Do I Also Need To “Train” Her to Walk or Eat?
By Sofie Thomson This is a reaction to a blog claiming that mothers who “sleep train” are being harshly judged. In a society where…
I Should Have Let You Sleep With Me
By Michelle Zunter It was 2 am when you came into our room. I woke up immediately, of course, sensing your presence. You wanted…
Emotional Support and Balance For New Mothers and Baby
By Natali Brown New mums: I’ve been there! The endless nights of pajama patrol and no sleep. My husband called me a “maternity nerd”…
I Never “Sleep Trained” My Kids
By Sofie Thomson Golly gosh, you must think. That woman can’t possibly get any sleep and her poor children must wander the house all…
Close the door and let her cry. You need to “teach” her.
By Sofie Thomson Last week I wrote a blog about infant sleep and the importance of responding to the needs of our babies. I…
My baby is awesome! She wakes often and feeds most of the night
By Sofie Thomson “Is she good?” This was something I got asked time and time again, as a new mother. Strangers, friends and family…
Sleep-Deprived Mama, I Feel Ya
By Alla Zaykova Many of us gentle mamas of non-sleepers have learned to suffer in silence. We’ve learned to bite our tongues rather than…
The Volcano Effect: Why Skipping a Nap Results in Meltdown
By Elizabeth Pantley From the moment your child wakes in the morning he is slowly using up the benefits of the previous night’s sleep….
Early Bedtime Means Better Baby Sleep
By Elizabeth Pantley In their efforts to encourage their baby to sleep better, one approach that many parents use is to put their baby…
Four Ways that White Noise Works Its Magic
By Elizabeth Pantley The right kind of background noise is a perfect sleep aid for most newborns because it is effective in a variety…
5 Easy Ways to Help Your Newborn Sleep Better
By Elizabeth Pantley Newborn sleep problems are common – but it’s a mystery. Babies in the womb sleep up to twenty hours per day….
What To Do When Your Child Needs a Nap But Won’t Take One
By Elizabeth Pantley Daytime naps might last just a few short hours, but they can affect all 24 hours of a child’s day. Naps…
The One Good Reason For My Many Sleepless Nights
By Liz Petrone I have a motherhood confession. There is a child (or two or three) sleeping in my bed more nights than not….
7 Secret Tips from a Busy Mama
By Nikki Veliz “Is he sleeping through the night yet?” How do I have any chance of sticking to a morning ritual when I…
Co-Sleeping With Your Baby: Is It Right For You?
Is your baby keeping you up all night? Or are you an expectant parent hoping to keep your baby sleeping soundly as much as…
The Myth of the Sleeping Baby
By Jessica Braidwood Millions of dollars are spent by parents every year on books and programs to help them get their babies to sleep….
“Self-settling” the Natural Way
By Alla Zaykova Just over a year ago I was blessed with a beautiful little girl who fought sleep with such vigour and zeal it…
The Conscious Parent: The Trouble with Sleep Training
By Barbara Nicholson & Lysa Parker The purpose of our column is to help parents become more aware, compassionate and connected with their children….