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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

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

Sherry’s Story: Having a High Need Baby After Infertility

My daughter is now 7 months old, born after years of infertility. She was conceived through IVF after several attempts with all kinds of methods. In October of last year my cervix had opened prematurely

A Matter of Perspective?

This past weekend was all about sick kids. Thursday night Emily came down with a gastro and Chloe followed suit the next morning. Emily’s also on an antibiotic for a chest infection, Chloe’s on one

‘Fussy Baby’

I get defensive when it comes to my experience with my newborns. My daughter Abigail had colic, and my son, Zachary, we called Abby-lite in the early days. He was as fussy as a baby can be without being

Tara’s Story: Attachment Parenting & Reflux

I am a stay at home mom to Lauren (15), Jacob (2) and Lucas (7 months). My first 2 babies were a dream; I thought I knew how to take care of any issue that came along…until Luke arrived. He was great

Letting Go of Expectations: Accepting Your Fussy Baby

For mothers and fathers who are trying to cope with a very colicky baby, the best thing you can do to lower your frustration and anxiety is to accept your child for who she is. Sounds easy enough, right? Who

Annilee’s Story: Having a Baby with Dairy Intolerance

When our son was born, he was calm…until they took him away to do his vitals…and then he screamed. He actually sounded like a flock of seagulls, it was so loud and screechy. My husband and

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