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January 29, 2025/Parenting

What Is the ‘Pick Up, Put Down’ Method of Sleep Training for Babies?

This technique involves picking up your baby to soothe them if they fuss or cry, but then, returning them to their crib before they fall asleep

Child in sleeping sack in asleep in crib, with caregiver leaning over, checking on baby
January 27, 2025/Children's Health

What Is the Ferber Method of Sleep Training Your Baby?

Also known as graduated extinction, ‘Ferberizing’ teaches your child to self-soothe and fall asleep on their own

Baby sleeping on their back in crib
January 24, 2025/Children's Health

How To Do the Chair Method of Sleep Training for Babies

This technique can initially take a lot of time and patience, but it can also comfort your child as they learn to fall asleep on their own

Baby sleeping on back in crib at night, with mobile
January 21, 2025/Children's Health

When and How To Sleep Train Your Baby

You can choose one method or combine aspects from a few to help your baby learn to sleep through the night

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Caregiver holding newborn while also reviewing paperwork at home
January 9, 2025/Parenting

Mom Burnout: Are You Dealing With Depleted Mother Syndrome?

This burnout is characterized by physical and mental exhaustion and feelings like worry, guilt and overwhelm

Caregiver holding baby in mostly beige room
September 3, 2024/Parenting

What Is ‘Sad Beige Parenting’ and Is It Harmful to Babies?

Don’t lose sleep over color palettes — your ‘sad beige baby’ couldn’t care less

Couple sitting couch looking sad
August 16, 2024/Mental Health

How To Cope With Empty Nest Syndrome

Communicating with your family, setting expectations and finding healthy distractions can make life easier once your kiddo flies the coop

Caregiver talking to pouting, upset child with arms crossed
July 24, 2024/Parenting

How To Discipline a Child Who Won’t Listen

Setting specific expectations and praising good behavior are crucial to cultivating discipline

Child talking with caregiver on couch
July 12, 2024/Mental Health

Talking To Your Child About School Shooting Drills

‘Active shooter’ exercises may raise both awareness and anxiety

Child watching caregiver posting on phone and laptop
May 29, 2024/Parenting

Sharing Isn’t Always Caring: The Risks and Dangers of ‘Sharenting’

Posting intimate details of your child’s life on social media, like their birth date and school name, can have serious consequences

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