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50+ Best Toys & Products for Spirited Kids, 0-5: Christmas Gift Guide

Wondering what to buy the child who has it all…and yet plays with NOTHING? High need babies and spirited toddlers/preschoolers often aren’t great at soothing and entertaining themselves. This

“Why are You So Tired?”: Here’s Why New Moms Are Walking Zombies

Do your friends ever ask you why you’re so tired all the time, or why you can’t hang out like you used to, or why you just can’t seem to get basic stuff (like showering) done with

How to Raise a Dragon Baby

Dragons are born dragons…dragons* aren’t made. Some babies are just born being more challenging than other babies. These are the babies that are often (though not always) difficult from day one. Everything

7 Moms Tested Colic Gone for Reflux & Colic | Our Review

I get a ton of requests to do product reviews on the blog….at least a few each week. And yet I only do 3-4 each year. This is because I’m only interested in reviewing products that are extremely

Stop Crying, Calm Down, and Other Things We Tell Our High Need Kids

“Why won’t you stop crying already!” “Why are you crying…there’s nothing wrong” “Don’t make such a fuss about such a little thing…sheesh” “Calm

How to Distract a High Need Baby or Toddler

Here’s the thing about high need kids: from the time they’re little babies, they tend to get 100% focused in on what they want (or don’t want). As infants, they’ll cry and

How to Help Your Child With Transitions

Does your baby have trouble with everyday transitions, like getting dressed, going into the car seat, or having his diaper changed? Or does your toddler or preschooler (or older child) have a meltdown

5 Ways To Keep a High Need Baby or Toddler Entertained

High need babies and toddlers tend to suck at entertaining themselves. While other kids are content to sit in a bouncy seat looking around, or can sometimes play happily with toys on their own, these things

I Feel Like My Baby Hates Me. Help!

This is the kind of blog post that probably wouldn’t do well on a typical parenting blog. Better blog post titles for mainstream “mommy blogs” might be: Top Reason I Love Being a Mom 7

Top Products For Fussy Babies [Survey Results]

It’s been estimated that parents spend around $12,000 on baby-related expenses during a child’s first year. Of course, a large chunk of that amount includes formula, diapers and an allotment

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