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Music is Good for Babies

Research shows that exposure to music from a young age, and musical training, can create new pathways in a young brain. You don’t need to be a professional musician or trained opera singer to give your baby the benefits of music. There are many ways to introduce your children to music, and it is very likely that they will love it! Since music can be good for your baby’s development, here are a few ways to bring music into your baby’s life.

Weaning Your Child from the Pacifier

Pacifier weaning is often dreaded by parents; however, this post will outline gentle tips to slowly but surely wean your child from their pacifier. Unless there is a specific reason that you must take away your child’s pacifier quickly, then it is best to take a gradual approach.

When you are ready to start weaning, follow the tips below…

Make Evenings Easier with a Bedtime Chart

Parents are exhausted by the end of the day, and children rarely go to bed willingly. This, of course, means that evenings can become a source of tension in your home. Luckily there is a simple solution to relieve some of this frustration and create a new, easier bedtime routine for your family.

Create a bedtime chart…

What’s the Best Way to Transition from Crib to Bed?

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There are many ways to help your child make the transition from crib to bed. When deciding which way is best, you will want to consider your child’s personality and the size and configuration of his bedroom.

No matter which path you choose, be patient! Do your best to make it a pleasant experience for your little one. Keep in mind that such big steps toward growth sometimes happen in spurts, and your child may be excited to welcome change one day but wary of it the next. Maintain the important parts of your nightly routine and help your child develop a positive, happy association with her new bed, since she’ll be sleeping there for many years to come.

When Should You Move Your Child from Crib to Bed?

Part 1 of a 2 part series –
   Next Week: What’s the best way to transition from crib to bed?

When your child moves from the crib to his very own bed, it is a major milestone in his life as well as yours! Babies, of course, grow a little every day, but switching to a big bed is a very visible step in your child’s move from babyhood to childhood. Typically, a big-kid bed enters the picture sometime between your child’s first and third birthday. The most important key to success is to be patient and allow your child time to adjust to the change with as much pleasure, and as little trauma, as possible.

Sudden Sleep Setbacks

Just when you thought you your child’s sleep issues were improving, you hit a unexpected setback. You were beginning to enjoy feeling rested and feeling more confident in your child’s sleep patterns, so it can be very frustrating to go through sudden sleep setbacks with your child.

Unfortunately, solving children’s sleep issues is an on-going process can last years (not weeks). Children grow and change on a daily basis, which means that their sleep issues can be unpredictable and downright baffling. One day you will feel like you have it all figured out only to be sent back to square one the next day.