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Find Success with Sibling Room Sharing
Are you aware of how expensive it is to live in Colorado’s ski resort area? Housing is really expensive.
I had a professional connection reach out to me on a personal level, in regards to having her children share a room.
Transition Your Baby from Bassinet to Crib
The timing of this transition can feel awkward. I have had parents reach out to me about this, and having gone through it myself, I get it! It IS awkward.
From a safe sleep perspective, the American Academy of Pediatrics recommends that a baby sleep in the same room, on a separate surface, as the parents the first six months of life.
Daylight Savings Time: How to Make it NOT Suck
Confession time: I never believed in preparing for the time change until last year with two kids. It was THE WORST.
Of course, when it rains is pours. I was solo parenting because my husband was out of town for work for a few days, and it just so happened to align with the start or end of Daylight Saving Time (I don’t remember if it was Fall or Spring - y’all, I was in survival mode!). Lulu was about 6 months old.
Nursing, Sleep and the Transition to Daycare
When my son started daycare at 15 months old, he was no longer nursed - that journey ended around 13 months. He had an easier transition to daycare than my daughter, and I truly think it's because he was no longer nursing.
How to Transition Your Child from a Crib to a Bed
For me, even the thought of moving my son into a bed gave me anxiety.
My mother-in-law - bless her! - got him this awesome Montessori-style floor bed for a Christmas present when he was 3 years old. I was also pregnant with his sister at the time and did NOT want to mess with his perfect sleep while preparing to welcome another baby into our home.
What You Need to Know About Nap Transitions
If there’s anything I’ve learned about nap transitions, it’s that you should never assume it’s time to drop a nap after a few rough days. GIVE. IT. TIME.
Learn from my mistakes!