Jan Richards

Tips On Getting Your Baby To Better Sleep

Dr. William Sears, father of eight and a practicing pediatrician for over 30 years, has developed a comprehensive checklist for parents so they can get their baby on a solid sleep schedule that will enable them to sleep for longer periods of time, thereby... Read >

The Secrets To A Happy Baby

Dr. Harvey Karp is a nationally renowned pediatrician and child development specialist. He is an Associate Professor of Pediatrics at the UCLA School of Medicine. Over the past 20 years, he has taught thousands of parents his secrets for making children h... Read >

The Process Of Baby Swaddling

The practice of baby-swaddling dates back centuries and is still common in many cultures. Swaddling involves wrapping a baby securely from shoulders to feet with a small blanket. American Indians and people from the Middle East use bands and more sophist... Read >

Sleeping Methods For Your Baby

There are many different methods from the "experts" on dealing with sleep problems in your developing baby and child. Again, do what works best for you and what you feel comfortable with. The Ferber method involves letting the baby cry herself to sleep... Read >

Sleeping For 1 Or 2 Year Olds

As your baby gets older and turns into a toddler, they'll start to need less sleep during the day, but about 11 hours or so at night. You'll be transitioning to fewer naps and even a cranky tired baby can have difficulty getting to sleep. If your child... Read >

Sleep Requirements For Babies

As a new mother, you probably will wonder whether your baby is sleeping enough, or sleeping too much. There are guidelines of what to expect, but of course these can vary from baby to baby. Even if you've had children before, each baby will be different. ... Read >

Reducing The Risk Of SIDS

Parents no longer have to lose sleep over Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS) thanks to the latest research findings, and they can take a proactive role in reducing both the worry and risk involved for their infant. SIDS appears to result from a combinat... Read >

Making Baby Formula For Your Child

If you're new mother, you already know that breastfeeding is best for your baby. But not everyone can successfully breastfeed. What's important is that your baby gets the nourishment he needs to develop and thrive. If your baby isn't thriving on breast mi... Read >

Learn About Using A Baby Sling

The use of baby slings, or "baby wearing" as it's sometimes called, is very common in many cultures around the world. More parents in the United States are learning about baby wearing from attachment parenting books and websites, and are realizing the ben... Read >

Learn About The Risk Of SIDS

It's the most frightening, bewildering and heartbreaking thing that can happen with a newborn. Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). It's defined as when as when a baby dies in the first year of life from no apparent cause. The causes still aren't fully kn... Read >

Learn About Fung Shui For Your Baby's Nursery

You've probably heard of feng shui, the Chinese system for arrangement and placement of furniture in a room. It's often used in businesses and homes as a way to create positive energy in your environment. Even if you've never used feng shui in your own sp... Read >

Learn About Attachment Parenting

Attachment parenting (AP), a phrase coined by pediatrician William Sears, is a parenting philosophy based on the principles of the attachment theory in developmental psychology. According to attachment theory, a strong emotional bond with parents during c... Read >

How To Move Your Child From A Bottle To A Sippy Cup

Most children, by the time they are about 9 months old, have the motor skills needed to drink from a cup. If you think your baby's ready to make the move from bottle to sippy cup, try filling a sippy cup with water and let your child try and drink from i... Read >

How To Help Your Child With A Nightmare

Nightmares and night terrors can be equally frightening for both child and parent, especially when they start happening frequently. Nightmares occur during the REM (rapid eye movement) phase of sleep. They might vary in length, but the child will usuall... Read >

How To Get Your Tough Toddler To Sleep

Putting your toddler to bed can sometimes be an exercise in frustration. If you have experienced this, you might want to consider one of the following techniques to make bedtime a peaceful time. Be consistent about bed times and waking times. Your tod... Read >