Most parents think the answer to a tired child is simple: put them to bed earlier. Give them more time to sleep. But a 2024 study from Australia challenges that …
Why mothers and fathers lose sleep differently
Most parents who come to you for help have been running on less than seven hours of sleep for months. You already know this from experience. But a 2024 study …
Why Does My Baby Cry at Night? Understanding Parents’ Beliefs
Every parent knows the challenge of waking up at night to their baby’s cries. But what exactly do parents think their baby is trying to communicate during these nighttime wake-ups? …
A New Approach to Healthier Sleep and Development in Toddlers
There is growing recognition that toddlers benefit from movement and music, not just for fun but for their overall development. A new study publish in November 2024, the MoviMusi Project, …
The Impact of Maternal Mental Health on Infant Well-Being
The 2015 study “Maternal anxiety versus depressive disorders: specific relations to infants’ crying, feeding and sleeping problems” examines how maternal mental health conditions, specifically anxiety and depression, influence infants’ crying, …
Unlocking the Secrets of the First 1000 Nights
In the quest for understanding the intricate relationship between sleep and health during a child’s early life, a groundbreaking study emerges— “Sleep and health during the first 1000 nights,” published …
Mother’s Mental Well-Being and Baby’s Sleep
The 2022 study, “Maternal Mental Health Symptom Profiles and Infant Sleep: A Cross-Sectional Survey,” explores how a mother’s mental health impacts her baby’s sleep. This article provides a straightforward interpretation …
Sleep Choices in African American Homes – Exploring the Decision-Making Process
When it comes to infants, one of the biggest questions parents grapple with is where their baby should sleep. This question becomes even more critical given the higher risks of …
How Bedsharing Influences Breastfeeding
We’ve all heard that mothers and babies have always had close physical contact throughout history, right? This includes babies kickstarting breastfeeding when they need to. But in many Western societies …
Attachment Parenting: Exploring Demographics and Behaviors
What is Attachment Parenting? Attachment parenting is a parenting style that is highly responsive to children’s needs, more so than traditional Western parenting practices. Despite its growing popularity, not much …
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