“My husband and I are debating what to do about Christmas for our 20-month-old son this year. Since his birth we have followed the attachment parenting approach and, as such, we think it’s wrong to lie to him about Santa (i.e. building up an idea that there is magic in the world and then letting […]
Is Junk Food really That Bad?
“My mother in law does not believe that feeding my 9-month-old foods such as real 2% milk, chocolate cake, cheetos and ice cream can cause harm to my child. She believes that if it was good for my husband and me, it’s good for him. What proof can I give her to show her otherwise? […]
How Do I Get Baby Through Nursing Strike?
“My seven-month-old has suddenly stopped nursing. He has refused to take the breast for two days now. He won’t take the bottle either. I have heard this referred to as a “nursing strike.” How to I deal with this? I am not ready to let him wean.” Nursing strikes are very common. They are sometimes […]
Father – Daughter Relationships
“I am a divorced father in the middle of a pretty bitter custody battle. I have two daughters, 6 and 7 years old. When the kids were young, and my ex and I were married, we practiced attachment parenting. We never spanked, my ex breast fed them until about 18 months, and we all slept […]
Falling Out of Bed
“Our 9-month-old baby is 25 pounds and walking. In the middle of the night when he wakes, he will sometimes want to stand, crawl, etc. and I fear for his safety (he has already fallen out of bed once when I was in a deep sleep). I am losing so much sleep because of this. […]
Baby Not Sleeping
Why is baby not sleeping? “Why do high need children need more of everything but sleep?” a tired mother once asked me. Until we had a high need infant, I would have guessed that these babies would be worn out by the end of the day and would actually need more sleep; certainly their parents […]
Benefits of Babywearing
Benefits of Babywearing for Your Baby It is natural for baby to be close to his mother. Babies are happiest when being held by mom. Babywearing is a great practice for keeping baby happy and to help build a stronger bond between mom and her baby. The benefits of babywearing help babies grow up smarter […]
Babywearing while Breastfeeding
Babywearing allows breastfeeding on the move so that busy mothers can nurture their babies with the best nutrition, yet continue their active lifestyles. Babywearing is convenient. Breastfeeding while babywearing makes life easier for the mother of a marathon nurser, such as a baby who is going through a growth spurt. Breastfeeding while babywearing allows mother […]
Babywearing while Traveling
Benefits of Babywearing while Traveling Wearing your baby in a sling provides a safe, protective environment for baby when you are shopping or traveling in crowds. Walking through an airport with a toddler in toe is nerve-racking when you consider what could happen if you let go of his hand even for a moment (or […]
Baby Calmers
Time-Tested Baby Calmers Checklist A majority of parents can agree that calming a baby can be quite a task. You’ve tried everything you can think of to get them to take an afternoon nap, go to bed for the evening, or just make them feel more comfortable when they might be sick. If you feel […]
Soothe a Crying Baby
Dance Steps to Soothe a Crying Baby Here are the dance routines that worked best for us to soothe a crying baby. Try these, but remember that the key to baby dancing is improvising. 1. The Swing Hold your partner in the neck nestle or chest snuggle position and sway from side-to-side with as much […]
Pneumonia
Dr. Sears Guide to Identifying If Your Child Could Have Pneumonia Your child has been coughing for several days. The cough then becomes deeper and junkier, and he starts having fevers. He (and you) are up all night, and cough medicine doesn’t seem to be helping. You begin to worry, “Could my child have pneumonia?” […]