×You are here: Sleep Training Our 7 Month Old: What Were We Waiting For? For the past two months, Brian and I have been well aware that we’re overdue to sleep train Nolan (age 7 months). This awareness came not because we are particularly observant parents, but because Nolan’s ability to wedge his baby/man-thighs into his swing (which he enjoys sleeping in) was lessening with each new fat roll.  My capacity to nurse my starving little dictator of a baby all night on demand was waning. I *may* have  been overfeeding him, as evidenced by the fact that if we fell asleep...…×You are here: Sleep Training Our 7 Month Old: What Were We Waiting For? For the past two months, Brian and I have been well aware that we’re overdue to sleep train Nolan (age 7 months). This awareness came not because we are particularly observant parents, but because Nolan’s ability to wedge his baby/man-thighs into his swing (which he enjoys sleeping in) was lessening with each new fat roll.  My capacity to nurse my starving little dictator of a baby all night on demand was waning. I *may* have  been overfeeding him, as evidenced by the fact that if we fell asleep...WW…

×We’ve heard it for years – never wake a sleeping baby! But is that good advice? Today’s post is by certified Sleep Consultant Susie Parker of Sleep, Baby, Love Child Sleep Consulting. Susie is available for personal consultation.It sounds so unnatural!  Why would you ever want to wake a sleeping baby?  Sleep is good for babies! Right? Plus a sleeping baby gives you hard-working parents a little down-time (to clean, nap, check Facebook, or insert whatever you like to do.)  A napping baby is a win-win!All of the above are true but there are indeed times when it makes...…×We’ve heard it for years – never wake a sleeping baby! But is that good advice? Today’s post is by certified Sleep Consultant Susie Parker of Sleep, Baby, Love Child Sleep Consulting. Susie is available for personal consultation.It sounds so unnatural!  Why would you ever want to wake a sleeping baby?  Sleep is good for babies! Right? Plus a sleeping baby gives you hard-working parents a little down-time (to clean, nap, check Facebook, or insert whatever you like to do.)  A napping baby is a win-win!All of the above are true but there are indeed times when it makes...WW…

×Just when your baby got their groove on in the sleep department, here it goes and changes again!  Those nap transitions will keep you on your toes and you will see changes in sleep consistent with your baby’s growth, development and age.4-3 Nap Transition: Between 3-5 Months3-2 Nap Transition: Between 6-9 Months2-1 Nap Transition: Between 15-18 Months1-0 Nap Transition: Between 3-5 Years OldEvery child is different so of course the months stated above are averages.You may be ahead of behind in the sleep curve, and it’s all OK! The best of nap transitions happen...…×Just when your baby got their groove on in the sleep department, here it goes and changes again!  Those nap transitions will keep you on your toes and you will see changes in sleep consistent with your baby’s growth, development and age.4-3 Nap Transition: Between 3-5 Months3-2 Nap Transition: Between 6-9 Months2-1 Nap Transition: Between 15-18 Months1-0 Nap Transition: Between 3-5 Years OldEvery child is different so of course the months stated above are averages.You may be ahead of behind in the sleep curve, and it’s all OK! The best of nap transitions happen...WW…

×You are here: Water Suspension Science Experiment for KidsThis water suspension science experiment for kids is simple, quick, and a lot of fun for younger kids.I admire parents who have the energy and enthusiasm for elaborate experiments/crafts/projects. I am NOT one of those parents! I kind of hoped that I would be, but then I became an actual parent and realized that children are pretty much exhausting and I don’t really want to make myself even more exhausted than I already am.When push comes to shove, I’m looking for something that is quick, easy to pull off, and has a WOW factor that...…×You are here: Water Suspension Science Experiment for KidsThis water suspension science experiment for kids is simple, quick, and a lot of fun for younger kids.I admire parents who have the energy and enthusiasm for elaborate experiments/crafts/projects. I am NOT one of those parents! I kind of hoped that I would be, but then I became an actual parent and realized that children are pretty much exhausting and I don’t really want to make myself even more exhausted than I already am.When push comes to shove, I’m looking for something that is quick, easy to pull off, and has a WOW factor that...WW…

×You are here: 10 Quick + Simple STEM Activities for KindergartenThese quick and easy STEM activities for kids are easy to pull off, will help your child learn, and mostly importantly – they’re fun!I have a 6-year-old, and he is at such a great age for doing fun science experiments at home. The experiments on this list are appropriate for young kids, particularly Kindergarteners. But even 3 or 4-year-olds will be able to enjoy most of them, with just a little guidance from an adult.It’s easy to incorporate learning at home when you have activities that are hands-on and engaging. And these...…×You are here: 10 Quick + Simple STEM Activities for KindergartenThese quick and easy STEM activities for kids are easy to pull off, will help your child learn, and mostly importantly – they’re fun!I have a 6-year-old, and he is at such a great age for doing fun science experiments at home. The experiments on this list are appropriate for young kids, particularly Kindergarteners. But even 3 or 4-year-olds will be able to enjoy most of them, with just a little guidance from an adult.It’s easy to incorporate learning at home when you have activities that are hands-on and engaging. And these...WW…