Sleep Tips for Traveling with Baby

Holiday travel is in full swing and whether your trip is by car or plane, you’re probably dreading the thought of that travel disrupting your baby’s sleep. Well, these tips will keep things smooth and help you actually enjoy your upcoming trip!

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Susie Menkes
How to Phase Out Baby Sleep Habits

When my son was first born, sleep did not come easy. I tried everything and some things worked – but then I realized my son would only fall asleep with those aids. More than likely, you'll find yourself having to phase out once-helpful sleep habits too. Here’s how to do it.

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Susie Menkes
How to deal with the after-school meltdown

As the parent of a 6th and 4th grader, I have seen my fair share of after-school meltdowns. Luckily, helping our kiddos navigate their big (exhausted) emotions just requires some simple changes to help them settle in once their school day is done.

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Susie Menkes
Is white noise good for babies?

You’ve got your bedtime routine down pat: diaper changed, baby swaddled, lights off, and white noise machine on. But, is that white noise machine actually good for baby? I recently had the privilege of talking with a Professor of Developmental Cognitive Neuroscience and here’s what you should know…

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Susie Menkes
How to handle the 3-4 month sleep regression

Just as your little one grows out of the newborn stage, their sleep rhythms start to become more predictable, and you think they’ve finally got sleep down… then – bam! – something changes. We call this the 3 to 4 month sleep regression, and while it sucks, you will be able to get baby’s sleep back on track! 

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Susie Menkes
How to help a kiddo with anxiety

It’s normal for kiddos to be worried or stressed from time to time, but if full-blown anxiety needs extra support. Here’s what you need to know about recognizing that your little one might have anxiety and how to help them with their feelings.

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Susie Menkes
Can you sleep train a newborn?

You’ve brought baby home from the hospital – fully prepared to get no sleep – and now you’re more exhausted than you’d ever thought possible. Which begs the question… Can you sleep train a newborn!?

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Susie Menkes
How to help a gassy baby

If you’re a new parent, you might have just started noticing: your tiny little one can make some big noises and even bigger smells. And you have baby gas to blame for it! Here’s what you need to know about baby gas and how to relieve baby’s gas.

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Susie Menkes