Mom Kelley Tells Us How Ben is Sleeping Now
May 14, 2008 by Dr. Heather
Filed under Annoying Toddler Behaviors, Sleep
Yesterday, I posted the first half of my conversation with Kelley, Mom to 13-month-old Ben. Ben was making his parents crazy from lack of sleep, and they were desperate enough to try anything. I gave them some suggestions designed to send Ben a clear, consistent message about sleeping through the night, in his own crib. more »
“Ben Won’t Sleep in His Crib!” Mom Kelley Tries BabyShrink’s Advice
May 13, 2008 by Dr. Heather
Filed under Sleep
BabyShrink reader Kelley is Ben’s Mom. Kelley had a really rough time getting Ben to sleep in his crib, and sleep through the night. Kelley emailed me for suggestions, and we developed a plan to help take back the nights for herself and her hubby. Read our conversation below to see what happened! Dear Dr. more »
Babies and Sleep: Keeping Us Guessing
April 16, 2008 by Dr. Heather
Filed under BEST OF BABYSHRINK, Sleep
Dear BabyShrink, My 8-month-old Lehua is going through a real burst right now, and among other things has just figured out how to get herself up to a sitting position. This is great, but it’s really messing with her naps. Previously, she would fuss for 5 or 10 minutes, and then fall asleep. But now, more »
The Big Kid Bed? NOT!!!
April 10, 2008 by Dr. Heather
Filed under BEST OF BABYSHRINK, Developmental Grab-Bag, Sleep
Dear Dr. Heather, When should we switch B to a regular kid bed? She’s 2 1/2 and still in her crib, but hasn’t shown ANY sign of not liking it, or trying to get out. It’s a hassle to lift her in and out, but at least she’s not up and about at all hours more »
The BabyShrink Interview: Danny Evans
March 6, 2008 by Dr. Heather
Filed under BEST OF BABYSHRINK, Depression, Older Kids, Preschoolers, Sleep, The BabyShrink Interviews
I’m thrilled to bring you my interview with Danny Evans (better known to the world by his super-hot blog, Dad Gone Mad), my good friend of 15 years. Since 2003, Dad Gone Mad has offered a colorful glimpse into bona fide, in-the-trenches fatherhood. With sharp wit and a healthy sense of self-deprecation, Danny plods through more »
The ABCs of Baby’s Sleep
March 3, 2008 by Dr. Heather
Filed under BEST OF BABYSHRINK, Sleep
During the first six months of a baby’s life, when the child’s sleep schedule is virtually non-existent, parents are forced to test the limits of their own stamina. How long can you live without sleep? Do you have what it takes to survive? Fortunately, there are some simple steps you can remember and rely on more »
