A Can Do Mom

  If there’s one thing that almost every mother has heard once during her journey, it’s “just let them cry it out.” And personally, I always hated hearing this sentence! I didn’t want to let my baby cry it out, and if you clicked on this post, I doubt you do either. So today we’re going to talk about gentle sleep training , which is a much-needed alternative. Note: This post is not meant to shame other mothers who may choose to sleep train their babies with the “cry it out” method. It is simply meant to provide other options for moms who, like me, don’t want to take that path for themselves. What is sleep training? The term sleep training refers to a process where you teach a baby or toddler to fall (and stay) asleep on their own. And there are many different sleep training methods out there. But one of the most well-known techniques is to just let your child cry until they eventually learn to self-soothe or fall asleep from exhaustion. The idea here is that you’re giving t...

Implementing the proper safety rules for kids at home can save your kiddos from a variety of dangerous situations. That’s why I wanted to dedicate an entire post to this topic and cover ten rules that I think are especially important. Starting with… 1. Never Open the Door for Strangers “Stranger danger” applies even when you're at home. Be sure to teach your children never to open the door for someone they don't know. Give them a clear plan to follow in this situation such as staying quiet, keeping away from the doors and windows, and going to get (or call) a parent immediately. 2. Don’t Play or Climb on Furniture It’s obvious to adults why climbing bookshelves or tall furniture is dangerous, but kids don’t instinctively understand this. Make it clear that climbing is not allowed. Also, anchor heavy furniture to the wall if possible and avoid storing items your child needs in high places they’ll be tempted to climb for them. Jumping on furniture like couches and beds may...