This is what our bed looks like most mornings. The Hubs and I hanging on for dear life to our respective sides and L'il E and LJ sprawled out in the middle. We have always been in the "kids sleep in their own beds" camp - L'il E was in his own crib and bedroom as soon as we got home from the … [Read more...]
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Survival Strategies for Getting 6 Kids to Sleep
I'm sure my fellow parents think of bedtime in a household with six children and shudder. I won't lie, it can be tricky and we've had to put some of our best problem-solving skills to the test to make it work. And even then, things can go off the rails - especially on nights when Daddy-o is away and … [Read more...]
Why Bed Time is Non-Negotiable
As a mother of four, I have learned the art of negotiation. Whether it's over the number of cookies after school, how many friends can sleep over, what an appropriate skirt length is, or why brothers aren't just for hitting, basically I've been in discussions that require tact, finesse, verbal … [Read more...]
Bedtime Routine: It’s a Win-Win for the Whole Family!
When we were pregnant with our first child, my husband and I read all of the books that we were "supposed to" in the hopes of making the transition to the role of Parent as smooth as we could. We were particularly interested in how to get our baby to sleep well because any new parent will tell … [Read more...]