Category Archives for General Parenting
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
Continue readingThe 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
Continue readingThe Ugly Truth: Breaking the Mom Code
Before I had my daughter, what I knew of the birth experience was the emotional first moments after parents meet their baby that I’ve seen on T.V. and in movies. The subsequent days are usually shown
Continue readingLetting 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
Continue readingHow to Get Things Done With a High Need Baby or Toddler
High need babies and toddlers are notorious for needing lots of help to stay entertained. When my (not as high need) daughter was a baby, she could sit for up to an hour quietly looking at books. Sammy?
Continue readingFussy Baby Survey Results
The Fussy Baby Site recently conducted an online survey to find out what parents of fussy or colicky babies really go through on a day to day basis. Having had an extremely fussy baby myself, even I was
Continue readingNon-Dairy Diet and Breastfeeding
If you’re breastfeeding and are facing the prospect of starting a non-dairy diet due to your baby’s fussiness, you are not alone. I know firsthand some of the thoughts that come with learning
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