By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ How do you help your newborn to be happier, sleep better, and be more peaceful? By paying attention to how long she stays awake and making sure she isn’t up too long. The length of time that your baby is awake from one sleep period to the next will have a powerful impact on her temperament and … [Read more...] about How to help your newborn be a happier baby
The value of the grandparent relationship
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns ~~~ If your baby is lucky enough to have a grandmother or grandfather (or several!) in her life, the benefits she’ll enjoy from this unique relationship are many. All grandparents are different and each relationship will have its own special value, but here are some of the common traits of the … [Read more...] about The value of the grandparent relationship
Newborn sleep 101: A new parent’s survival guide
Understanding the science of newborn sleep By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns If you know what to expect in the sleep department you can enjoy your newborn fully. Having realistic expectations will take pressure off and help you combat any bad advice thrown your way. So, ignore the opinions and theories that you’ve heard about newborn … [Read more...] about Newborn sleep 101: A new parent’s survival guide
A must-have item for peaceful newborn sleep
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns Prior to birth, 100 percent of your baby’s sleep occurs in a bed of fluid that sloshes and moves with your every step and motion. There is a time of transition from womb to world that takes months, and lying flat on his back on an unmoving, rigid crib surface can be unsettling to your new baby. Adding the … [Read more...] about A must-have item for peaceful newborn sleep
Preventing your baby from becoming a picky eater
By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns It’s common for toddlers to be picky eaters. While it’s not possible to entirely change your child’s food preferences, there are a number of things that you can do to help your baby accept more food choices right from the start. You can also modify your own actions to set up habits and routines that will … [Read more...] about Preventing your baby from becoming a picky eater