Toddler or Preschool Sleep Troubles: A Case of Expecting Too Much Sleep?
Toddler fighting bedtime? Waking regularly? It may be time to reconsider your toddler's actual sleep needs.
“My Child Won’t Let Me Comfort!”
Something happens. Your child starts to cry. You expect them to run to your arms as they have all along, but this time something is different. This time they run away from you.
“How Dare You Judge Me For Sleep Training!”: Comments and Responses
I get a lot of people angry that I speak out against extinction sleep training because it "worked" for them. I thought I'd start a post that allows me to respond publicly to these criticisms so I don't have to repeat myself over and over.
Worried About How Much Your Child Sleeps? Don’t, According to New Research
Parents often worry that their child isn't getting the magical number of hours of sleep. New research suggests we can ditch the idea that there is a magical number for it doesn't seem to influence outcomes at all.
Bedsharing Beyond Infancy: The Question of Independence
Bedsharing beyond infancy is something that is often looked down upon in our society, with fears of dependent, clingy children being the focus. But what do science, history, and other cultures tell us? Is this fear grounded or simply just that - fear?
Coping with Sleep Deprivation
For new parents, a certain level of sleep deprivation is part of the job description, but how can one stave off the negative effects or at least minimize them?
The Snooze Traps
We all know about the “booby traps” that prevent parents from breastfeeding successfully, but what about the “snooze traps”?
Review: The Gentle Parent: Positive, Practical, Effective Discipline
Read for a review of the latest Little Hearts book along with a giveaway of an old favourite...
Gentle Sleep Resources
Often when I write about crying-it-out or controlled crying, I get comments from people who have done it asking what else they should have done in their sleep deprived state. The question concerns me because it highlights not only how mainstream the idea of leaving a child to cry has become, but also about how ignorant society is as a whole about the alternatives to sleep training.
The Benefits of Logical Consequences
I’m a big fan of natural consequences. But sometimes natural just doesn’t do it – like when my daughter decides to throw her toys at me – sure, she sees me sad and I will not play with her, but that doesn’t quite seem to curb it, especially when she’s angry and threw it in order to hurt me.