Photo: Raúl A., Flickr So, sleep is important. You need it, your kids need it, your babies need it. Yet none of us gets enough of it. The funny thing is, we tend to obsess over how much our infants get, and then once the wee ones make it to preschool age, we drop the [...]

There’s a writer out there named Po Bronson who wrote a book called, “NurtureShock: New Thinking About Children,” and I’m thinking I need it — you might, too. It apparently reveals some surprising mistakes good parents make, and I’m all about being a good momma who makes minimal mistakes. Ladies Home Journal shared some of [...]

Bedtimes are important. A well-rested kid is a happier kid, who gets better grades, maintains a healthier weight and according to “Family Circle” magazine (January 9, 2009), has a reduced risk of heart disease. Even as kiddos get older, they need plenty of sleep. Teens who get less than 6.5 hours of sleep per night [...]