New Mom Nightmare

One of the most talked about topics among parents of newborns is definitely sleep. Understanding newborn sleep can be a complicated discussion. But it doesn’t have to be. Wee are here to give you the low down on sleep shaping and how to encourage strong sleep skills from the first night you bring baby home. […]

Sunday March 11th….It is that time! Daylight Saving Time(DST). Is it time to “spring forward” or “fall back”? Every year I have to clear the brain and think the time change through. While one means an extra hour of sleep (enticing, I know!) and one equals an hour less (booooo!), both mean a disrupted sleep pattern […]

Is it time to “spring forward” or “fall back”? Every year I have to clear the brain and think the time change through. While one means an extra hour of sleep (enticing, I know!) and one equals an hour less (booooo!), both mean a disrupted sleep pattern for the entire family. Who can get behind […]

We all know the connection between what we eat and our weight and energy levels – and tend to pay extra attention to that during resolution-seeking January. But have you ever stopped to think about how what you eat affects your sleep, and how your sleep quality affects your food choices? Whether or not we […]

Slipping into a hot, sudsy tub after a long and tiring day…or really any kind of day…is definitely a highlight for me. It’s a signal to my mind and body that now is the time to finally relax. No kids, no pets, no distractions — just time for me. Whether it’s with a glass of […]

In reading this Huffington Post article, Online Therapy For Postpartum Depression Makes the Most Sense, I started to think about the value of online communities and communication. About how 40 years ago as new mothers our main source of information would have been our parents, grandparents and anyone willing to impart advice that came into our […]

“But Moooooommmmm I’m hungry,” wails the familiar echo of your wee one’s voice from the bedroom where you have just finished your bedtime routine. No one wants a snack more than a young child who has been told it’s time to go to sleep. So you set down your glass of wine with a sigh […]

As a writer, you are taught early on to avoid clichés – phrases that are overused, unoriginal, and lacking in real expression; phrases that will see your audience’s eyes glazing over at first read. But, when it comes to sleep, there are even better reasons to steer clear of clichés. Generic or overused statements about […]

The first week of May is Mental Health Awareness Week. But if you ask me, mental health is something we should be talking about every single day. Our mental health is just as important as our physical health, and much like fitting in exercise and preparing healthy meals, we should work on promoting positive thoughts and […]

 Hippity hop, hippity hop, the Easter bunny’s on his way. It doesn’t seem to matter when Easter falls on the calendar, earlier and earlier every year store aisles are lined with tempting chocolate and sugary snacks. Now I love mini eggs as much as the next person, but as we dye and decorate eggs, pull […]

When I was expecting my first child, my friends all fretted: “I hope you don’t become one of those moms who never leave the house once the baby comes.” At first I wasn’t sure how to respond. The baby wasn’t even here yet and people were already making me question whether or not I was […]

“BECAUSE I SAID SO!” I heard these words A LOT growing up. Even now, they bring up flashbacks of impatient parents in the toy aisle, refusing to buy that stuffed animal. In the grocery store, removing sugary cereal selections I thought I’d carefully hidden in our cart. But “Whyyyy?!” I wailed. My cries met only […]

Vacationing with children is a TOTAL oxymoron. I often feel like I need a vacation re-do when I return home just to rest up from the previous vacation. It’s about the journey not the destination, right? Riiiiiight. Here are some travel tips to help you get to your destination in one piece AND enjoy the […]

The holiday season has officially arrived! That means long visits with friends and family, loads of loud parties and events, tons of sugary goodies, lots of late nights and…. very tired kiddos! Even with the best of intentions, we parents often get so caught up in holiday festivities that we take our little ones’ sleep […]

Christmas is fast-approaching; while many parents of young children are stressing about last-minute gift purchases, others simply want to get their wee ones and themselves some proper sleep in time for the Big Guy’s arrival. Managing an overtired toddler as you host out-of-town guests, or navigating your 6-month old’s multiple night wakes while spending the […]