Baby, toddler, and preschool-aged sleep coaching

We have STRUGGLED with picky eating in our house over the past year. My 7-year-old, who has not always been a picky eater, decided last yea

A study recently published in January 2020 in the journal Child Development shows that when asking children for help with a challenging task

You would think school-aged children are too old for bedtime meltdowns. It is easy for bedtimes to get pushed back over the summer... playi

A scientific review of how screens affect your toddlers or preschoolers sleep, including when, where, and what your toddler watches.

I am a nurse – and in my experience, many people who work in the medical field dismiss alternative forms of preventing and treating illnesse

There is no doubt that moms and dads who have babies with cow milk protein allergy (CMPA) are super educated on this topic. When you have a

A scientific review of diaper rash treatment ingredients including which work, which can complement other treatments, and which to avoid.

If we understand what causes diaper rashes, we can learn how to prevent them. Too Much Moisture - The presence of urine can lead to over-hyd

As you all know, I am a research junkie. I use research to help guide my own parenting decisions (for my 3 and 5 year old) and all of the r

Alright moms and dads! Go ahead and do the jig. You are about to enter one of the most exciting segments of your parenting journey. The s

Long gone are your days of hopping on an airplane carrying a small backpack, putting your ear buds in, and enjoying your new book as you cru

Ya'll, it is hard being a mom. Let me get something out of the way... becoming a mother is the best thing that has ever happened to me

Let me cut to the chase.  I do everything in my power to road trip while my kiddos are sleeping.  Check out Surviving a Road Trip With a

Taking care of a baby is hard work.  No doubt about it. Frequent feedings.  Frequent naps.  Figuring out how to get your baby to actually t

I have a major confession to make.  I let my 2 year old brush her own teeth.  Am I embarrassed by this?  Yes.  Do I know what to do about it

Have you ever met a mom that didn't need a major boost of energy or a little stress reduction?  What about a mama who desperately wants

"I honestly did not expect the kind of positive response I received from this, but as a teacher of almost 13 years now, this has yielde

If you are anything like our family, just getting into the community pool requires multiple adults taking multiple trips to the car.  No chi

The thought of spending hours trapped in a car with a toddler (or in my case, two toddlers) calling my name like a broken record ("momm

Regardless of how compatible a couple is, differences exist. In fact, your partner’s unique qualities are often even attractive to you. Du