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Sleep

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We're not promising you'll get better sleep once you slip on these sheets, but we're not NOT saying that either.

To fix how much moms are burnt out, we need to prioritize sleep

Rest is not a luxury or something that belongs on our self-care wish list. Rest is something our bodies need to survive. It is as vital to our health as eating and drinking, and yet we are expected to do all the things and perform at our best when our primary source of energy is barely sustaining us.

a boy sleeping in bed with his arms behind his head

Why your kindergartener may still benefit from a nap

How old was your child when they stopped napping, mama?

The three words that saved my motherhood

This simple life built of love is enough.

Motherhood is: Managing to keep on going even when it feels like you can’t

I still don't feel completely steady on my feet, but I'm on auto-pilot now. I get up. I change him. I feed him. I put him back in bed. Wash, rinse, repeat.

12 peaceful bedtime strategies from a child behavior specialist

How to deal with bedtime resistance, waking in the night and early rising.

Crib-sleeping is right for our family—and that’s okay

Being firm when it comes to my daughter's sleeping habits has given me restful nights of sleep I desperately need.

two little girls in a bubble bath

Why the bedtime ritual is a powerful moment of connection with your kids

Bedtime is perfect for providing the quiet space needed for kids to use their voices, express themselves, talk about doubts or fears, tell you about silly things that happened or share their favorite parts of the day.

Go rest and do nothing, mama—your children will thank you

Personally, I'm a big believer that this, simply knowing how to rest, is one of the greatest lessons I can exemplify for my intense little people.

I wanted to be the mom that gave 110% on everything—but that left nothing for *me*

Even when Elliot started sleeping through the night, I didn't. I would wake up around 4 am to pump under moonlight, worried my milk supply would drop.

siblings giggling in bed

Is this viral bedtime chart realistic for most parents?

Some of the recommendations feel impractical—especially for working parents.

I never thought I would co-sleep with my kids—until it became exactly what my daughter needed

In this tricky game of getting our kids to sleep, never say never to anything.

child napping in a stroller

How to keep your kids on their regular nap & sleep cycle when you go away on a trip

Preparation is so important when it comes to getting your child to nap in an unfamiliar place.

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