One of the most challenging components of newborn parenting is the amount of time your new baby may spend crying. It is entirely normal for newborns to cry anywhere from 2-5 hours in a 24 hour period.
That combined crying … Read more >>
Author: Marni
Learning to Sit
The process of learning how to sit is one of many milestones for infants, and it happens in stages.
Endurance Building
At first, babies gradually build their core strength by spending time on their backs and on their tummies. Play … Read more >>
Interacting with Newborns
Babies can be magical. They can be SO cute. So lovable. And so…boring? Yes, that’s right. Babies are not always an entertainment powerhouse! Babies can be really boring! They are basically still gestating for the first few months of life, … Read more >>
A Day with Your Newborn
During the first few months of a baby’s life, there is a seemingly endless cycle of caregiving. Between the diapers, feeds, and naps, how do you interact with a tiny baby? Babies don’t come with instructions and many parents worry … Read more >>
Distraction and Temperament
“Distraction” gets a bad rap–but it can be a very useful stress reduction and emotional regulation skill.
A dictionary definition of “distraction” is “a thing that prevents someone from giving full attention to something else.” (From Oxford Language dictionary).
But … Read more >>
Physical Play and Self Control
Self-control is an important part of emotional development. It is what allows children to manage their feelings and regulate their behavior.
The University of Cambridge did an interesting review of 78 studies that had been conducted between 2007-2017. What they … Read more >>