As a woman of science, I wish when I strolled down the aisle at CVS I only was presented with supplements that have been widely studied. Unfortunately, that is far from true. What is important for Americans to know is…
How to make an easy and safe transition from bassinet (or SNOO) to crib
Transition from the SNOO to crib
Preparing for sleep at daycare
My oldest was 6 months when he started daycare and I remember the tears (more from me than him for sure)! This season of transitions is hard folks! No matter if your child has never been to daycare or if…
Preparing for spring forward
Springtime is such a glorious time of year when the flowers start to bloom (even when the temperature still feels quite a bit like winter) and the days start to get longer. Back in December when it was getting dark…
Sensory Play and Quiet time: activities for your preschooler and school-age child when nap time is over
About 50% of children have stopped napping by age 4 year old, and 70% by age 5. When napping has stopped it is still important to have down time and quiet time each day for a child to unwind. Why…
Sleeping well during summer travel
I don’t think anyone has ever looked forward to summer travel as much as people are this year. With vaccine rates increasing, states are starting to open up and summer vacations will be increasing too. For us, we are moving…
My favorite blackout shade options to keep the sun out and sleep in
Anyone that knows me well knows how much I love summer! So each day that gets me closer to that warm sunshine makes my heart happy. But, I also deeply love sleep so I have spent a lot of time…
How to “Fall back” to sleep
Oh, fall! That blissful time of year with comfy sweaters, crisp leaves, and warm drinks (just kidding most of us are parents). I personally love this time of year no matter where in the country I’ve lived. There is something…
A summary of evidence for blue light blocking lenses for kids and teens
As parents right now one of the biggest concerns many of us have right now is “what type of schooling will be happening this fall?”. The answer isn’t 100% known, but I think we all know that digital screen time…
Top 3 ways you can support the development of your baby’s first schedule
So much about parenthood is unpredictable. From pre-conception to your birth plan it usually doesn’t follow a predictable pattern. It’s a challenge, especially for a Type A mama like myself! But you know what is predictable, the science and development…
The important link between maternal health and family health
I love working with children, it’s one of the reasons I went into pediatrics. But once I was in the field for a while I realized that supporting parents was my life’s work. I realized this even before becoming a…
How to involve your partner in baby and child sleep care
One of the most common questions I get when giving newborn education talks is “how can involve my partner in bedtime and overnight sleep care?”. This is not a surprising question because overnight breastfeeding, and feeding a baby in general,…
