November 2011 - The Fussy Baby Site

Those Precious Newborn Days (Or So I Hear)

“Enjoy these early days. They go so fast” Ha. If I had a nickle for every time someone said that to me in the newborn days. In fairness, some people didn’t know my daughter had colic.

Being a Man and a Father

Let’s face it; the bar’s not set that high for fathers of young children. Some score points just for sticking around. Most get nods of approval if they don’t forget to bring the kid’s

The Good Baby Question

“Is He a Good Baby?” As a new mother of a seemingly “good baby” I was happy to answer this question. “Oh Yes he is! He doesn’t cry very much… mostly he just sleeps in my lap

How My Marriage Survived Colic

Sometimes I really wonder how we made it through. Sometimes I look back on those days and wonder how I managed to come out on the other side with my sanity and my marriage intact. But here we are, 2.5

Amy’s Story: Then and Now

I don’t think I can just sit here and write an overview of what those first several months were like. Because I don’t think there are words that can accurately articulate the day to day torment.

Using Positive Labels With Our Spirited Child

Using positive labels to describe our spirited child is not only good for them, but it can actually change the way we perceive their behaviors, and even the way we feel about them. If we are constantly

How to Soothe a Spirited Child

While intensity, when channeled appropriately, can be a positive personality trait, more often that not it is a source of extreme frustration for both spirited kids and their parents. Spirited children

The Lonely Mother

Young, overwhelmed mothers of fussy babies don’t usually ask for help. It’s almost unheard of. They can be treading water, on the verge of being pulled under and they’ll still need to be coaxed

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