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Toddler Sleeping (Or Non-Sleeping)

Toddler Sleeping (Or Non-Sleeping)

Ember has now slept through the night 3 times...

...in her 18 month life – not 3 nights in a row, but rather once every few months we get a joyous surprise when we wake up, look at the clock, see it is 3 AM, 4AM, 5AM, 6AM and she is still asleep!

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breastfeeding, Donna Bruschi, emotions, keeping calm, mothering, new baby, newbabynewpaltzblog, parenting, sleep, teething, toddler -

The Myth of Sleeping Through the Night

The Myth of Sleeping Through the Night
Waking every hour or two to nurse ALL NIGHT LONG. Ugh. Whether you do it for a few days because your baby is teething or have been doing it for months or years, it takes a toll on you and you may wonder if you are doing the right thing.

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Donna Bruschi, farmer's market, food, friends, joy, memories, mothering, newbabynewpaltzblog, parenting, shopping, summer, swimming, whole foods -

Summer Swim and Splash

Summer Swim and Splash

Spray bottles, baby pools, water tables and buckets of water all work for splashing and exploring the cooling and magical qualities of water. Is there an easier pastime than cooling oneself off on a hot day in a local pool, swimming hole, lake, or river? Our area is full of natural places to take a dip, wade and play. 

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Music Together: Babies!

Music Together: Babies!

Music Together: Babies is an introduction to Music Together® for the infant to crawler (0-9 mo.) and their parent/caregiver. The music activities and materials are especially designed for parents who want to learn as much as possible about music development in infants. The music in this collection is compiled from other Music Together collections and is especially appropriate for infants who are not yet mobile.  Music Together: Babies is an introduction to Music Together® for the infant to crawler (0-9 mo.) and their parent/caregiver. The music activities and materials are especially designed for parents who want to learn as much...

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Big Latch On, breastfeeding, breastfeeding barriers, Donna Bruschi, guilt, mothering, new baby, nursing, nutrition, parenting, pregnancy -

The Ten Barriers Of Breastfeeding

The Ten Barriers Of Breastfeeding
There are 10 barriers or challenges in breastfeeding that can get between a breast and a baby.  The Big Latch On is a worldwide event that addresses most of these issues.

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