We do not recommend sleep coaching if: Your baby is under 18 weeks of age Has not entered the 4 month developmental stage Is experiencing challenges (not gaining weight, medical issues such as reflux, feeding difficulties, etc.) Babies’ sleep habits are very unpredictable at this point, and are too young to form any sleep habit yet…. Read more »
Posts By: Breanna Gunn
Gentle Routines
The Importance of Routines Routines are an important part of your baby’s life. When your baby was first born he came into a world that is new and unfamiliar. In utero, everything was fairly simple and consistent. Your baby was in a warm environment, fed constantly and comforted by the soothing sound of mom’s heartbeat…. Read more »
Parent’s Checklist for REFLUX in Infants 0-12 months old
Parent’s Checklist for REFLUX in Infants 0-12 months old Download Printable Checklist for REFLUX Lifestyle and Eating Habits It is normal for an infant to spit up multiple times a day. The spitting up in and of itself is not a problem. Listed below are lifestyle and eating habits that can help reduce the frequency… Read more »
Signs Your Baby is Ready to Start Solids
Your baby is ready to start solids if: She can sit up with a steady head without help She does not push solids out of her mouth with her tongue (tongue thrust reflex) She can swallow She can put things into her mouth She can pick things up using her thumb and finger She seems… Read more »
Sleep Coaching- Can We Start?
Many families feel that they need to do something to improve their situation so that sleep disruptions don’t last long term. What can I do? You can wait it out: Do what works There is no hurry to improve your child’s sleep at this age. It is fine to continue to nurse, feed or comfort… Read more »
Teething Help
As if your baby’s developmental milestones such as rolling over, sitting up, crawling, walking weren’t enough, between 4 months (sometimes earlier) and 2 years, your baby is going to get 20 brand new teeth. This means that if your child has trouble sleeping while he’s teething, you may be in for quite a few late… Read more »
Where to Find Help
Where to Find Help When we feel desperate and anxious, it’s tempting to start surfing the Net, hoping for reassurance and reliable information and resources. Don’t do it. It will most likely lead to more anxiety (at best), and harmful information at worst. There are self-proclaimed experts in any field, and postpartum depression is no… Read more »
Is My Therapist Right For Me?
Is My Therapist Right for Me? If you’re already working with a therapist or need to find one, here are a few key characteristics to look for before you begin (or continue) your relationship with a therapist to help you through this particular time. In addition to being properly licensed, you want to work with… Read more »
My Wife Has Postpartum Depression: What Can I Do to Help?
Question: I’m a new dad with a beautiful, two-month-old baby girl. My wife and I are going through a rough patch right now. I think she is suffering from depression. She says she feels inadequate caring for our baby. What can I do to help? Answer: You’d be amazed at how many new dads… Read more »
Dads Get the Baby Blues Too
Dads Get the Baby Blues Too Question: I have a 2-week old baby boy, and I’m crazy about him. But I’ve suddenly started feeling really anxious, stressed, irritable, and sometimes even angry. Could I be suffering from male postpartum depression? I’ve never heard of guys getting postpartum depression, is it possible? If so, what can… Read more »