Respectful Parenting: Setting Boundaries and Establishing Healthy Habits
Understanding the importance of parenting with a respectful approach
Understanding the importance of parenting with a respectful approach and setting boundaries regarding babies and children crying is essential. The first few years of a child's life are crucial for their mental and emotional development, and parenting style plays a significant role in shaping their personality.
What is respectful parenting? It is a parenting style that involves treating children with respect and...
The Importance of Sleep for Working Parents
How Sleep Deprivation Affects Workload and Performance
As a parent, it's no secret that getting enough sleep can be a challenge. Finding time for a good night's rest can be difficult between late-night feedings, comforting a crying baby, and trying to get some work done. However, the impact of sleep deprivation goes beyond feeling tired the next day. Lack of sleep can significantly affect a parent's work performance and workload.
Studies have shown that sleep deprivation can lead to...
Car Seat Safety for Your Infant
Did you know that babies are at greater risk when they become involved in car accidents? Using the right kind of car seat plays a vital role in your baby’s safety during travel on the road. And like anything else, there are a few things to acknowledge when considering the best option for your baby. Let’s take a look at five key points below:
- Place your infant car seat rear-facing in the back seat of your car. Forward-facing is a dangerous option and should not be considered....
Babies Don't Sleep on Demand
How can I help my baby sleep without sleep training?
Parenting is amazing, but it can bring its own struggles. You don't want to sleep train but want your baby on a routine. This is often asked in my Facebook groups and consultant groups, and the answer is yes, it's completely possible.
The Breakdown
Let's go over what you can adjust without causing much disruption. First off, newborns sleep a lot, 16-18 hours in 24hours, but some are awake longer, so look at your baby's natural...
Stages of Sleep: The Definitive Guide
Guest Post by Insider Living
We all know that sleep plays an important role in maintaining a healthy lifestyle. It’s the medicine we require each day to maintain a well-functioning mind and body.
We spend around a third of our lives sleeping, but what actually happens when we sleep?
Prior to the 1950s, we didn’t really know much about sleep — it was thought of as a passive activity that helped restore our bodies overnight. But, in...
How to Keep Your Toddler in Their Own Bed
By: Nicole Pelletiere
Ah, the pitter-patter of toddler footsteps at 3 am. The sound is just as familiar as to where those footsteps are going to lead–your bedroom! If you are feeling like your bed is not big enough for the three of you, rest assured that you are not alone.
While it may seem perfectly harmless to allow your little one to slip under the covers with you and your husband, it could forecast even more sleepless nights than you can imagine.
“Of course every...
