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Expectations. Reality. And how to get through.
So much of parenting, from the moment of conception is most definitely NOT what you expect. Everyone's journey is different, and there will be bumps in the road and detours too. As one dad of three, soon to be four, said to a group of first time moms in the shop: "What we have learned is that you can get through anything, if you... -
Newborns: The S's and why you care
There are Karp's 5 S's and there are Siegel's 4 S's Both are key to an important parenting S, Sanity! Karp wrote a book that you have probably heard of, The Happiest Baby on the Block. It's a good read. My opinion. Someone came in today and thanked me for sharing the abbreviated version, which means I shared the 5 S's and told her... -
Newborn Sleep Training Spoiler Alert
Here's the spoiler: In my humble opinion, we do not train our children. We teach them. We coach them. We can't teach until we have knowledge. So, here's the info that you need to help keep baby getting the sleep they need. They do need sleep for brain development. They are also little survival machines, they will get it. You? Yeah, not so much....
