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Toddler

January 14

Nico Bolzico Involves Fathers In Putting Toddlers To Sleep

"Do you need fathers to assist you with your kids' nap?" he asks.

It's nap time, but your little one continues to pull his toys from the shelves, asks for your phone while jumping up and down, or points to the door for that slim chance you'd allow him to explore the outside world.Sounds familiar?Well,
Toddler

December 27

Moms Share Tried And Tested Sleep Training Methods For Toddlers

What can you do to help train your toddlers to stick to their sleeping pattern?

Being a new parent usually means finding sleep elusive. As your baby enters toddlerhood, he continues to experience sleep disruptions so, getting him to sleep fast and on his own can still pose a challenge. If your toddler's sleep habits are leaving
Real Parenting

October 5

Sophie Albert And Vin Abrenica On Sleep Training Their Baby

The couple reveals they have been doing sleep training.

Editor's note: Sleep training is not a one-size-fits-all. What works for this couple’s baby may not work for yours. Consult your pediatrician or a sleep coach.In a vlog entitled, “How We Got Avianna To Sleep Through The Night,” new parents Vin Abrenica and
Toddler

March 16

How To Arrange Double Bedtime With A Toddler And Newborn

And avoid crying and meltdowns.

Just when you’ve established a regular nighttime routine for your 2-year-old, a new challenge comes along: Your newborn is here, and everyone needs to sleep in the same room. To top it off, you need to handle double bedtime on your own.Thinking
Real Parenting

October 15

Saab Magalona Sleep Trains Vito Bacarro

She sought the help of a baby sleep coach since she wanted a professional's support.

Every new parent knows to expect sleepless nights during baby’s first year, since newborns don’t have a sleep-wake cycle yet and they feed every one to three hours (sometimes nonstop!). But for Saab Magalona, whose kids Pancho, 2 and Vito, 1, are
Baby

February 21

Baby Sleep: Complete Darkness May Be The Key, Says Experts

This simple hack can help your baby sleep better throughout the night.

Parents of newborns already know that they will have little to no sleep during baby’s first year, but they are always on the lookout for parenting hacks or tips that would help lessen the struggles. One of them is a way for
Baby

January 20

Sleep Training Baby Using A Routine: How It Worked For One Mom

It took patience and dedication, but it gave this mom and her hubby 'alone time' and 'me time'!

By now, every new parent knows to brace themselves for sleepless nights during their baby’s first year. Newborns don’t have a sleep-wake cycle yet and they feed every one to three hours — sometimes nonstop — so moms and dads would barely
Baby

October 10

BABY SOS: When Will My Baby Sleep Through the Night?!

The real question parents should ask is: “When is my baby going to be able to put himself back to sleep?”

Not sleeping during the first few weeks after welcoming a baby is just inevitable. Newborns don’t have a sleep-wake cycle yet and feed every one to three hours, even nonstop sometimes. It’s exhausting. So it’s every parents’ delight (that’s an understatement!) when
Toddler

August 12

Toddler Sleep: What Is the Most Vital Element, Says Sleep Coach

How much sleep does your toddler need?

In a previous article, I had written about what’s ‘normal’ and what’s not when it comes to baby sleep patterns from birth to 18 months. This time, let’s tackle sleep for kids age 18 months to 3+. A review of observational studies by
Baby

August 7

How Miriam Quiambao is Weaning Baby Elijah From 'Breastsleeping'

Miriam has only started sleep training her 5-month-old son Elijah

In her Instagram Stories, beauty queen and mom of two Miriam Quiambao used a term to describe a sleeping habit her 5-month-old son Elijah has acquired: “breastsleeping.” “For the past 3 months, we have been breastsleeping. He wouldn’t sleep unless he is latched
Baby

June 28

Baby Schedule: Does It Really Work and How You Can Start One

It’s a modern concept but one that can greatly benefit you and your baby.

First-time (and even veteran) parents already know to expect sleepless nights while caring for a newborn, but have you ever heard of a baby schedule? It’s when you create a routine for you and your little one to follow every day at
Baby

April 29

It's Not a Bad Habit If You Let Your Newborn Sleep in Your Arms

They need a lot of soothing, after all.

A very exciting time for any first-time parent anticipating the arrival of his child is buying the baby's needs, from the tiniest mittens and booties to appliances you didn't know you needed (baby bouncer? UV sterilizer?).One of the first things you'll probably
Baby

April 25

Sleep Regression in Babies Is Misleading, Says Baby Sleep Coach

First, she advises to avoid the word regression altogether.

You and your baby have become used to a sleep routine. Your little one is falling asleep better or faster and has been clocking good hours of shut-eye especially at night. Then suddenly, everything good about your baby's sleep turns sour. It
Baby

February 9

Cry-It-Out Method for Baby Sleep Leads to Scary Experience

Your baby needs you to sharpen your instincts when it comes to him.

Today I would like to share my thoughts on an article about parents who had used the "cry-it-out" method (CIO also known as Ferber Method) on their baby that started when he was 4 months old. They had taken their baby’s sleep training into
Baby

February 6

Baby Care Myths Parents Need to Stop Believing

Find out fact from fiction to hone your maternal instinct.

Think of Chinese New Year as a quick reset. We're taking this time to give you a rundown of common myths moms often ask. If you've have made a few resolutions, parenting or otherwise, as the past year came to a close
Baby

December 12

Baby Sleep at 6 Months Crying, Schedule, and Development

You can establish these proper sleep practices to help your baby achieve this milestone.

One of the most talked about issues of having a newborn in the house is sleep or lack thereof. It's common across any country or culture that many encourage — nay, urge (or, warn?) — preggos or parents-to-be to "sleep as much
Baby

July 29

Cry It Out Method: The Dangers of Letting Your Baby Cry Himself to Sleep

Dr. Richard Ferber’s "cry it out" method doesn't always work if you're thinking of sleep training.

In a previous article, I introduced history behind sleep training, an explanation of what is considered extended crying when referring to the Ferber method of baby sleep training and why French families don’t need to sleep train. (You can find it here.)
Baby

June 25

Baby Sleep Coach: Cry-It-Out Method Is Misunderstood and Misused

Sleep expert says you need to be aware of the do's and don'ts when it comes to the cry-it-out method

I was delighted when I was asked by my editor to write about the Ferber method (or the cry-it-out practice) as a sleep training tool. It's a much debated-upon subject because there are many opposing opinions, and most of it unclear.As a
Real Parenting

June 1

Isabelle Daza on Glamorous Motherhood Pics: 'This Isn't My Reality'

The model marks her second month as a mom with a very real Instagram post

In the short period that she has been a mom, Isabelle Daza says she has learned so much. Posting a breastfeeding photo on Instagram yesterday to mark her child's second month, the model/actress says the journey has been challenging but wonderful."From learning
Baby

May 26

Baby Sleep Guide: What to Expect During Your Baby's First Year

There are windows of opportunity to lay the foundation of getting your baby to sleep on his own.

When can I start to work on sleep with my baby? When is it too soon or when is it too late? These are the most frequent questions I get from parents who come to me for help with their baby’s sleep. Much

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