Musings on the three most important things in my life; my husband, my kids and my Little Yellow Notepad
What is it about the word “bedtime” that makes kids hungry? I really believe kids are hardwired that way; the bedtime circuit is somehow intertwined with the hunger trigger and they just work as a team. And I’m talking full-blown-hunger hungry. The type that a kid will even eat a banana, which they always vehemently… Continue reading Advice from a sleep specialist
Sleep. Every mother’s elusive dream. Sleep training. Every mother’s nightmare. It doesn’t matter what number child it is, the mere mention of the words strike fear of incompetence in the heart of every mother. Why is everyone else’s baby sleeping and mine doesn’t?! It doesn’t matter how many books you read or what method you… Continue reading Sleep training …the REAL method!
There's no such thing as having bedtime down pat. And should you ever feel smug that you've gotten it down to a science, know that such thoughts do not go unpunished. The very next night will be mayhem. So if you do have a good night, keep it to yourself; don't start your consulting business… Continue reading The Big Book of Bedtime Rules
"I can only sleep with the door open, if you close it I'm never going to fall asleep!" "I can't fall asleep if the door is open, I'm so tired! I need the door closed!" "No, it has to be open!" "I finally got used to it closed!" "No it needs to be open!" "No… Continue reading I can’t sleep with the door open!
