Baby

By Elizabeth Pantley, author of The No-Cry Sleep Solution for Newborns Mothers have always crooned their babies to sleep with lullabies, fathers have sung nursery rhymes to their toddlers, and families have made folk music a part of everyday life. Why? Because music is calming, music facilitates language development, and most of all, music is enjoyable for both parents and … [Read more...] about How music works magic on babies

One of the most astonishing revelations about newborns is their ability to communicate almost from birth. Without words, they inform when they want to eat, how they learn, when they want to play, and even rest. Learn to better read these signals and you may just avoid meltdowns from both you and baby. Healthy babies are constantly changing the “state” they are in, giving … [Read more...] about Want to be a Baby Whisperer? Here’s how

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

Searching for the perfect baby name? Let the magic and wonder of the holidays inspire you. We’ve collected 12 options - six names for each gender - that promise to invoke the happiness of the holidays each time you call out to your little one. Boys Clement: Name your little boy after Clement Moore, the author of Twas the Night Before Christmas, and you may not only have a … [Read more...] about 12 baby names inspired by the holidays