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Best Bedtimes for Babies and Toddlers

March 29, 2017 By Meredith 1 Comment

Don't know what the best bedtimes for babies and toddlers are? Struggling to get into a sleep routine and schedule? No worries, mama! Follow this clear, simple sleep chart and get the whole family in order in no time!

****Thank you to The Baby Sleep Site for sponsoring this post so I could share the scoop on the best bedtimes for babies and toddlers with all of you!**** Any mama out there ever feel a bit clueless with how to best care for those kiddos? Oh wait, what’s that? ALL the hands are raised? […]

Filed Under: Aiming Low, Babies, Naptime, Sleeping Children, Toddler Playtime

Top 6 Tips to Help Your Baby Sleep

February 20, 2017 By Amy Waltermyer 43 Comments

Desperate to help your baby sleep so you can snag some sanity, new moms? No worries! These 6 smart tips directly from a Sleep Consultant will get you and baby going in the right--very restful!--direction in no time! I would never have thought of #5--genius!

I am a mom of three. My older two kiddos are 8 and 10 years old, so I, like, totally have this mom thing down. Well…okay, if we’re being honest, I’m still learning daily, by the minute. But, with two older kids who NAILED sleeping as infants (I’m talking sleeping straight through the night by three months and taking […]

Filed Under: Babies, Health, Naptime, Sleeping Children, Young Kids

Should You Keep Your Baby Up Late For Summertime Fun?

May 4, 2015 By Meredith 3 Comments

Summertime is full of trips and celebrations, but keeping your baby's sleep schedule sorted during all the fun can be so tricky? Are late bedtimes and skipped naps worth it? This smart sleep expert weighs in with all the considerations and tips for making sure your little one gets the rest she needs. I would never have thought of some of these smart tips and advice!

I would say getting your child to sleep through the night is one of the biggest head-scratchers as a parent, but let’s be honest: when you are going on night upon sleepless night, you’re not just scratching your head, you’re sobbing in repetitive fantasy of burying yourself under the covers–perhaps for a week. My kids are […]

Filed Under: Babies, Guest Blogger, Naptime, Sleeping Children, Young Kids

Let’s Talk about the Raccoon

December 26, 2014 By Meredith 4 Comments

Meeko from Pocahontas captures my feelings exactly. Here's what too do if an unwanted creature sneaks into your home in the middle of the night--cute shocked faces included!

This holiday week, I’m going to share a couple of my favorite posts from the past year.  When looking over what I’d published, I found a lot of sentiments about letting go and embracing where you’re at in this life, the continued presence of missing my mother, shout-outs to my perpetually growing obsession with reading, and one tribute to […]

Filed Under: Holidays, Husband's work, Psychotic Dog, Sleeping Children

What are you doing with YOUR hour?

October 31, 2014 By Meredith 12 Comments

Sometimes in life, you just have to take the bad selfies--psychotic hair included. Snap away and find your sanity!

I understand that logically, it’s not really an extra hour.  When you factor in all the gradual shifting of daylight and the hour forward in the spring and blah blah blah, it really makes no difference. I don’t care. I understand that with kids, it’s really the same difference. Despite the clock reading a different […]

Filed Under: Mommy Time, Sleeping Children, Young Kids

We Tried to Stay in Bed

October 6, 2014 By Meredith 16 Comments

Of course parents can spend the morning in bed! (said the delusional desperate Mommy) Sleeping in with young kids goes so very well...right??

I remember in the early days of pregnancy reading an adorable article in one of my parenting magazines that discussed the brilliance of parents being able to sleep in. With some careful planning and some strategically placed boxes of Cheerios that kids could easily grab by themselves for breakfast, the glory could all be yours! I thought […]

Filed Under: Babies, Couple Time, Sleeping Children, Young Kids

Back to School and Back to Sleep!

August 18, 2014 By Meredith 6 Comments

I’m a big fan of sleep.  I like it.  Of course, I don’t get enough of it; so I spend a large portion of my time distance-worshiping it, but that’s okay.  Gives me something to dream about, right? Largely, I have been successful at passing my love of sleep onto my kiddos.  While naps have […]

Filed Under: Health, Naptime, School, Sleeping Children, Young Kids

The Logic of Midnight

May 23, 2014 By Meredith 22 Comments

Logic has never been my strong suit.  That’s okay with me.  I have other positive traits, like being a whiz at online bargain shopping and falling for products then snagging them on the internet for a song. Wait; those may be the same things.  Mmmh…like I said, logic’s not really my thing. Except when it’s the middle of […]

Filed Under: Escapism, Mommy Time, Sleeping Children

With H-E-B, the Cowgirl Rides Again

May 3, 2014 By Meredith 2 Comments

I’ll admit it. Before having my own daughter, I judged on other parents who let their kids run around in tutus and dresses. This wouldn’t be my daughter. No, not ever. Then I had a daughter. And she discovered dress-up. And now holy hell breaks out lest the gal isn’t sporting a fancy frilly garment […]

Filed Under: Babies, Potty, Saving Money, Sleeping Children, Young Kids

Let’s Talk about the Raccoon

April 9, 2014 By Meredith 14 Comments

One night last week when my husband was gone, I was jolted from a deep sleep at 1:45am by the dog barking.  Except, my chocolate lab warrior wasn’t just barking, he was growling, with hackles raised and he was warning me. Only minorly terrified and completely panicked, I reached for my phone beside the bed. […]

Filed Under: Husband's work, Psychotic Dog, Sleeping Children

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