Sneak peek: Losing patience with your toddler is not something most of us would hold up as our best parenting moment, but it happens. …
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One Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Kid Sleep Better
{As parents, we often think that our infant's sleep routine is the key to a long, peaceful sleep. Research points out a few key points of …
Studying the Science of Hugging on National Hugging Day
Sneak peek: A fun guest post by fellow parenting blogger Neve Spicer about the science of hugging. If you're struggling with parenting this …
Will Co-Sleeping with My Kids Ruin My Marriage? Research-Based Answers
Sneak peek: Does co-sleeping have an effect on marriage? Can co-sleeping ruin your marriage? This issue is a common question among parents. …
I’m Just Tired: Children’s Sleep and the Socioeconomic Status Achievement Gap
My 4-year-old son did not get much of a nap yesterday. No big deal, right. He's just turned 4 and many kids are dropping naps anyway around …
One Simple Thing You Can Do Tonight to Help Your Child Sleep Better
{As parents, we often think that an infant nighttime routine is a key to a long, peaceful sleep. Research points out a few key points of …
Moms’ Expectations About Infant Sleep: Is There a Connection to Actual Sleep Patterns?
Sneak peek: We all go into parenting with expectations about our children's behavior. How might these expectations actually influence our …
A Real Light Bulb Moment: How Lighting Affects Children’s Sleep Habits
I was so sleep deprived that I could hardly lift my head off the pillow in the morning. My hands shook at times and to say I was "edgy" was …
The Sleep Training Debate and Poor Journalism = A Bad Combination
Okay, we all know that sleep training is one of the most often-debating topics among child development and parenting circles. Some parents …