If you’ve ever watched your baby on the monitor like a hockey fan watching a playoff game, you’re not alone. In our house, my husband is a lifelong Leafs fan. When we first moved in together, he told me, “I don’t think you understand how much I watch sports.” I laughed – famous last words. […]
If you’ve ever Googled “sleep consultant Toronto” at 2am, you’re not alone – and if you did it while holding a baby who refuses to sleep unless they’re attached to your arm, you’re in good company. The truth is, Toronto parents are spoiled for choice when it comes to baby sleep advice. From Instagram experts […]
Every Monday I do a Q&A, and this past Monday was no different. Every now and then I get a goodie question and when someone asks me about newborns–I get excited: So then they replied with this. And…well…fair. If my voice is now paired in your brain with “the most tired you’ve ever been,” consider […]
A while back, I read The Anxious Generation by Jonathan Haidt. When I picked it up, I thought I knew exactly what it was going to say: smartphones are making kids anxious. As a former educator of 10 years, I thought, “Well, duh – obviously.” But the book surprised me. Haidt doesn’t just talk about […]
Parenting in Toronto today comes with an overwhelming amount of advice. From friends, family, and endless social media lists, you’re told what your baby “should” be doing – and when. It’s no wonder so many parents come to me feeling like something is wrong if their baby isn’t following the rules. (I’m still not sure […]
“A problem is only a problem when it’s a problem for you,” I say (and have said one hundred million times, for those who’ve been here a while…). I hear a sigh of relief on the other end of the phone. “I really like that,” the client says. Last December, at a party we hosted, […]
We Just Got Back From Scotland. It Was Magic. Pure and simple. I’ll be honest: I was kind of “meh” about the trip at first. My husband really wanted to go, and since literally 55% of my DNA is Scottish (thanks, Ancestry.com—more on that wild ride another time), I figured, sure. Let’s go. I wasn’t […]
Here’s what you need to know — and how to find out if your plan qualifies. Let’s start with the big question: yes, sleep consulting can be covered by insurance in Canada.But — and this is important — it depends on who you’re working with. At Baby’s Best Sleep, many of our sleep consultants are also […]
OK—stay with me here. Remember Build-A-Bear? That magical place where you could design your very own stuffy? As a kid, I was obsessed with the concept. But—truth bomb—we couldn’t afford it. So instead of a personalized plush friend, I slept with a stuffed pig for an uncomfortably long time. And by “uncomfortably long,” I mean I […]
In my line of work, themes emerge like clockwork. I often find myself chuckling that no matter the baby’s age, weight, temperament, or how involved the parents are, every single baby has That One Tough Night. Sometimes it’s early mornings across the board. Sometimes it’s feeding struggles. It’s as if the universe is giving me […]