Getting Your Child To Sleep Later
I hope everyone had a wonderful 4th of July! This was the first year my children stayed up for the fireworks. It was probably an ill-advised plan as they missed their regular bedtime by over two hours...
View ArticleHow to Cry It Out With a Preschooler
Recently, my four-year-old has been struggling with sleep. She has trouble falling asleep and staying asleep. Her explanation: bad dreams. When I tell her to think happy thoughts she says, “I can’t...
View ArticleCo-sleeper- Notes from a blended family: shaken, stirred, and on the rocks
By: Rebecca Cooney The term “co-sleeper” is a horrible misnomer. “Co-“ is your garden variety Latin prefix connoting “with” or “together”. “Jointly”. So one would assume that co-sleeping might be...
View Article4 Ideas that Can Help Establish Smooth Bedtime Routines
By: Sharon Peters Getting children to bed in a timely way can be a challenge. Here are four ideas that can help. 1. Play actively with children for as long as you can before getting them ready for...
View ArticleTop 12 Reasons to Hit the Brooklyn Baby and Family Expo 2014
Not just for babies. A Child Grows in Brooklyn brings you our 3rd annual Brooklyn Baby and Family Expo on Sunday April 6th in Brooklyn Heights. Here’s why you’ve got to be there: 1. Free On-Site...
View ArticleWhat’s Better Than Having a Baby?! Having TWO!
It’s finally here!!!! THE MAIN EVENT!!!! I am officially full term in my third pregnancy. “In the home stretch” as many would say. I’ve blogged about the fantastic nature of this pregnancy (if you...
View ArticleHow Much Sleep Does Your Kid Need?
Photo by Queenie Liao Sleep, food and poop seem to be the subjects that dominate your life as a parent. But nothing can ruin your day–your kid’s ability to behave, communicate and generally stay on...
View ArticleMeet the Doctors from Premier Pediatrics
An interview with Premier Pediatrics physician Dr. Deena Blanchard: Tell us about your practice: Premier Pediatrics has an office in Brooklyn and Manhattan with seven board-certified pediatricians. We...
View ArticleGiveaway! Win a Free Naturalmat Organic Crib Mattress!
Win a Naturalmat Mattress, the Coco Mat-Naturalmat’s signature mattress and a perfect choice for babies and children offering gentle support and impressive ventilation and insulation, normally $399,...
View ArticleAre Your Kids Ready for A Bunk Bed?
If only we could have bunk beds like these I think we all have memories of bunk beds from our childhood, either of our obsessive desire for them, or of the rickety version at summer camp, or the...
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