After a long day, there is nothing like sinking into a comfortable bed and just letting go, relaxing comfortably until you drift off into a peaceful sleep. Getting a good…
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A good night’s sleep can set you up for the rest of the day. Unfortunately, if your mattress is old or not suitably designed for your body, it can be…
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When you’re a new mother, the sheer excitement of bringing a baby into this world has yet to wear off, but you need to get some rest, right? New moms…
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Childhood Sleep Apnea: What Parents Need to Know
by LifeAsMamaby LifeAsMamaAccording to the American Sleep Apnea Association, 1 to 4% of children in the United States are diagnosed with sleep apnea and most of them are between ages 2 to…
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The Link Between Depression in Mothers and Their Baby’s Sleep
by LifeAsMamaby LifeAsMamaIt’s common for newborn babies to not sleep through the night, as do their parents. However, research shows that the first six months of life are extremely important in the…
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5 Tips For Preparing Your Kids To “Spring Forward” This Daylight Savings
by Karly Woodby Karly WoodAs teenagers, most of us looked forward to Daylight Savings. What was gaining or losing just one hour of sleep to us? But as parents, it’s EVERYTHING. Because it’s not…
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Bedtime is tough. I enjoy the conversations and cuddling with my kids in their beds, but those are often few and far between. The tantrums, excuses, and intentional delays are…
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With so many new products hitting the baby market each year it can feel impossible to keep up with what you truly need for your new babe. We could easily…
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As a pediatric sleep expert I often get asked what the “secret” is to getting a baby to sleep through the night: “Isn’t there any ONE magic tip you can…
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“Is he sleeping through the night?” A sentence many parents dread to hear. Sometimes getting your baby to sleep through the night feels like a lofty and unattainable goal. When my…