Category Archives: Infant Sleep

Sleep, glorious sleep

I love to sleep.  When I don’t get enough sleep, I am a very cranky and grouchy person, and I recommend staying far, far away from me.  I can honestly say that before my first child was born, I really did not know that newborn babies do not sleep through the night.  I remember goingContinue Reading

7 things every parent should know about sleep

1. The single most important skill you can teach children is how to fall asleep on their own without any external help. It is a life skill that is just as important as learning healthy eating habits or the benefits of daily exercise. 2. Consistency is the key. Whatever your method, you need to stickContinue Reading

The power of the blankie

New moms are always asking me how I get my kids to sleep so well.  My response is that I am a firm believer in the power of the blankie.  Sure, new babies often receive many blankets as gifts.  This, however, is no ordinary blanket.  This is a special security object that simply means, “comfort”Continue Reading