Normalize Formula? That’s Not the Problem
Ms. Teigen recently suggested that we need to "normalize formula". I don't think that's the problem.
Health Professionals and Sleep Training
Too often health professionals promote sleep training without it being based on their expertise, but rather their personal beliefs. This leaves parents struggling.
Is Infant Sleep a Skill?
Most people believe that they have to "teach" their infant to sleep, but the entire idea of sleep as a skill to be taught counters the fact that sleep is actually a biological process.
Why Do You Parent The Way You Do?
Gentle parenting doesn't remove hard times or negative emotions. Being aware of that and making sure you're parenting gently for the right reasons is crucial.
The Power of Co-Regulation
Too often people think the key to learning self-soothing is to be left to experience distress, but science actually tells us it's the opposite: we need co-regulation.
The Expectation of Happiness
Too often we expect our kids to be happy about what we need them to do instead of allowing them to experience their emotions as they need to.
Babywearing: Not Just a Fad, but a Means of Connection
Babywearing may be as old as humankind, but it still garners controversy as a parenting tool. New research may help push forward the idea that it's not just about convenience.
Understanding the Orchid Child
The term orchid child is becoming more mainstream and hopefully this can help families better understand what it means.
Play-Based Learning
You can hear a lot of people talk about play-based learning, but not all play-based learning is the same. Adult-led play-based learning is a whole lot different than when we take our child's lead.
Guest Post: Dear Mama
What would our babies say if they could speak? Would we ever put them down if we knew?