Isn’t All Crying Bad?

Isn’t All Crying Bad?

Nov 8, 2022 | Aware Parenting & Crying

This is a common burning question I get from parents! Or if you’re familiar with research related to “cry it out,” you may be wondering how “crying in arms” is different. ‘Cry it out,’ (CIO) which refers to leaving a crying...
How to Handle Toddler Behaviors – the Basics

How to Handle Toddler Behaviors – the Basics

Feb 7, 2022 | Toddlers

This post is a continuation of these 2 posts, check them out too! This perspective comes from Aware Parenting. Why Teaching Your Toddler to Behave Isn’t Working The Problem With Traditional Approaches to Toddler Behaviors Now–how to handle those toddler...
Is Crying the Problem or the Solution?

Is Crying the Problem or the Solution?

Oct 8, 2021 | Aware Parenting & Crying

One evening I was working with a family whose baby wasn’t sleeping well. Dad declared, “It’s like crying is actually a solution!” Like many families, they had tried several things—bouncing, shushing, nursing to sleep, etc. Really, baby had needed to let off some steam...
Resolving Birth Experience to Help Baby Sleep

Resolving Birth Experience to Help Baby Sleep

Aug 6, 2021 | Baby Sleep, Birth Story

I find that many babies who aren’t sleeping well are still trying to process their birth experience. A baby’s quest for resolution and his/her ability to relax can be very interconnected! Sleep is a state—so we need to look at what’s “on their mind” and...