by Nicole Weeks | Sep 15, 2015 | Blog, Play, Preschooler, School child, Toddler |
“I’m sorry, I can’t play, I have to get breakfast ready/ get you dressed/ pack your bag…” I hear myself say this phrase way too often, and I want to change it. I was sick on Tuesday, too sick to do any of the things I usually do, and I... by Nicole Weeks | Jul 2, 2015 | Baby, Podcast, Preschooler, School child, Sleep, Toddler |
http://media.blubrry.com/practicalresearchparenting/traffic.libsyn.com/practicalresearchparenting/PRP007__The_Gradual_Withdrawal_Method_Sensible_Sleep_Solution_or_Cue-Based_Sleep_Solution_with_Associate_Professor_Sarah_Blunden_Part_1_1.mp3Podcast: Play in new window |... by Nicole Weeks | May 3, 2015 | Blog, Development, Preschooler, School child, Teenager |
When a child feels upset, angry, frustrated, or scared, our response to that emotion transmits an important message. Our response effectively communicates how to think about and deal with problems that are stressful. As children grow, so do their responsibilities and... by Nicole Weeks | Feb 11, 2015 | Baby, Blog, Discipline, Preschooler, School child, Sleep, Teenager, Toddler |
A big challenge for me is when parenting values conflict. I want to be consistent and responsive, but sometimes they seem to guide me in opposite directions. I started thinking about this because of bedtime routines. On one side we have people who argue that... by Nicole Weeks | Feb 5, 2014 | Baby, Blog, Preschooler, School child, Sleep, Toddler |
How long will my baby sleep? How often will s/he wake? Can I expect more than two hours sleep at a time with a newborn? The short answer is that it depends on your baby. For the long answer, here is some information from a systematic review article by Galland, Taylor,...