Sleep
While you were sleeping: I watched you transform into a toddler
I’m so glad I held you that day.
The sweet (yet sometimes maddening) dance of bedtime
I try to remember that this how the dance goes for now. And I try to let it wrap me up in its rhythm. ?
Why I apologize to my children
Because I can be wrong. I am imperfect. And I want her to know that.
I was going to fold the clothes, but instead I held you
Sometimes, holding you while you sleep is the best choice. A heartfelt essay on the joys of motherhood.
6 Baby Sleep Innovations
Stuff to help baby sleep through the night.
5 sleep habits to begin with your brand new baby
A pediatrician mama spills her sleep secrets.
Welcome to motherhood: The snuggles + struggles are real
The LOVE has overwhelmed me and the exhaustion has overtaken me.
Motherhood—its beauty and brutality—makes me cry
Tears. The tears. They bubble up without warning. In grocery stores, in the car, watching my daughter’s dance class.
7 Rules for Safe Baby Sleep
Why AAP's new rules around SIDS should matter.
A reminder letter to myself—stop losing sleep over your children’s sleep
You will spend a full night in your bed again. A full, uninterrupted night...tonight is probably *not* that night.
Getting Rid of Baby Sleep Crutches
Sleep expert tips to help you break bad habits at baby’s bedtime.
A toddler’s guide to bedtime stalling—in 30 steps
STEP 20: If you see your parent backing away slowly out the door, you have one option only. “Waaaaaaaaater!!!!!!”
5 reasons having siblings share a room can promote family harmony
#3. Bedtime buddies! There’s nothing like waking up from a bad dream and knowing someone you love is nearby.
The other magical ‘firsts’ of motherhood
What surprised me were the other firsts—ones that may generally be over-looked—expected, but perhaps under-rated.
4 expert tips for lulling your little one to sleep
You're tired. Baby's tired. We're here to help you both get the restorative sleep you need.
How I found meaning in the mundane work of new motherhood
I want my son to feel loved. That I care deeply about providing for him. Not that he’s a burden—even at 2 am.
How Warmer Temps Affect Baby’s Sleep
Expert tips on keeping baby safe during summer sleep.