When Nursing Becomes a Dependency

It’s common knowledge that many babies and toddlers have a strong association between nursing and sleep. Yes, breastfeeding is important for an abundance of reasons, but what happens when it interferes with the ability to sleep well? I’m not talking about very young babies who are too immature to form unhealthy ties between nursing and…

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A Healthy “Sleep Tank” = A Happy Summer!

Summer is quickly approaching and our kids will soon be getting fresh air, sunshine, and the freedom to work their wiggles out. Yay! Sleep is usually not a huge issue during the summer months if we can keep their “sleep tanks” full. By this, I mean we need to be watchful and aware of how…

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White Noise for Healthy Sleep: Your Questions Answered!

A common concern for parents is the safety and efficacy of the white noise machine. What’s it all about? Is it helpful? Is it addictive? When should we turn it on/off? Which one is best? How loud should it be? When our first baby was born I wrestled with these questions, too. Through research, my…

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