Babies are little bundles of energy! They don’t want to lie still to have their diapers changed. They cry, fuss, or even crawl away. A simple issue can turn into a major tug-of-war between parent and baby. Diaper changing as a ritual The position of parent and baby during a diaper change is perfect for Read More
Tag: Elizabeth Pantley
Sleeping Through The Night
What is Preventing Your Baby from Sleeping Through the Night? Here’s something that may really surprise you: As much as we may want our babies to sleep through the night, our own subconscious emotions sometimes hold us back from encouraging change in our babies’ sleeping habits. You yourself may be the very obstacle preventing a Read More
Wonderful Sounds For Sleep
The environment that your baby enjoyed for nine long months in the womb was not one of absolute quiet. There was a constant symphony of sound — your heartbeat and fluids rushing in and out of the placenta. (Remember those sounds from when you listened to your baby’s heartbeat with the Doppler stethoscope?) Research indicates Read More
Newborn Babies And Sleep
Congratulations on the birth of your new baby. This is a glorious time in your life-and a sleepless time too. Newborns have very different sleep needs than older babies. This article will help you understand your baby’s developing sleep patterns, and will help you have reasonable expectations for sleep. Read, Learn, and Beware of Bad Read More
Potty Training Quick Facts
Potty training can be natural, easy, and peaceful. The first step is to know the facts. This article is an excerpt from The No-Cry Potty Training Solution: Gentle Ways to Help Your Child Say Good-Bye to Diapers by Elizabeth Pantley. (McGraw-Hill, 2006) This handout is provided by Parent Trust for Washington Children. All information in Read More
Potty Training Readiness Quiz
Potty training is easier and happens faster if your child is truly ready in all three areas: physical, cognitive and social. But the big question is: how do you know when your child is ready? If you have never traveled this road before, you likely don’t even know what signs to look for. Take this Read More