Part One: A Dive into Why Some Mothers Prefer to Give Birth at Home

It’s no secret that the majority of births take place in a hospital here in the United States, and this has become the norm for quite a few decades as technology has continued to improve. So why is it that there are some women who opt for a birth at home instead?

Really, a number of reasons can be contributed to why home births are chosen over hospital births, but one of the main reasons is because hospital...

Summer's Secrets to Sleep While Working as a Newborn Care Specialist

Sleep is not an option; it's something our bodies force us to do if we don't get enough rest. I was recently on a Talk Show "Living Real Tv" the first question from the host was, what is the one thing you value the most? Of course, I said my husband and coffee, but it is my sleep. 

I've been a mom for 21 years; as you can imagine, my sleep issues started with my babies, and as they have grown up, you worry about...

We often talk to parents about how to put the baby on a consistent routine. I get asked how is this possible with a baby that is only 8 weeks old or younger? How can they connect sleep cycles at this age? Science says that they can’t connect sleep cycles but what they can do is follow a consistent routine so why do I ask about boundaries?

Baby Steph was fed when she cried, mom would try to calm her down but when she wouldn’t she fed her, and the baby would calm down. This...

Parents always want to know different ways to train their babies and there are so many different methods.

As a newborn care specialist that often works in the home and as a sleep consultant this method below has been one of my go-to training. 

First off you do not have to do cry it out approach. So, what are some good tips to sleep train your baby?

• Set a good bedtime routine, I suggest parents pick a consistent bedtime each night.
• Lay your baby in the crib as soon as your done...

Written by Summer Hartman

What is the most important thing to remember about teaching and helping families is to bring peace of mind and sleep to each family. How do sleep and brain development work?

CDC says: “How the brain grows is strongly affected by the child’s experiences with other people and the world. Nurturing care for the mind is critical for brain growth. Children grow and learn best in a safe environment where they are protected from neglect and from ...

Written by Summer Hartman

We live in a world that expects perfection. The label sleep training is so controversial that we don’t really want to say it out loud because of backlash.

I have been training families over 14 years to nurture and guide their babies to sleep through the night. There are plenty of methods to do so. Not one family is the same, you must make a plan that fits for each parent and baby. We stress the need for consistency and follow through and a...