The Sleep Sense Show

I just want to start off here by saying that The Sleep Sense Program is not what is considered a "cry-it-out" approach.

But having said that, I think it's time that we took a look at the term and wha…

Today, I'm going to try something a little different. I'm going to leave the kids out of the show altogether and focus specifically on you.

Because even though we may forget it from time to time, you…

After conquering their baby's persistent night wakings, many parents take a "Hey, that's good enough" approach if their little one insists on getting up at 5 in the morning.

And if it really is good …

"There are two things life doesn't prepare you for. Twins."

There's no question that twins present a unique challenge to sleep training.

Do you keep them on the same schedule, even if they don't seem…

How many times have you finished up your little one's bedtime routine, kissed them goodnight, tucked them in, turned out the light, only to see their adorable little face appear in the hallway five m…

"The biggest adventure you can ever take is to live the life of your dreams."

So said Oprah Winfrey, one of my biggest inspirations when I decided to start my own business, and she was absolutely rig…

If you have kids and a sense of humor, chances are you're already a big fan of my guest today. Jill Smokler is the creator of the "Scary Mommy" blog, and the author of the New York Times bestsellers…

Every parent I  know has relied on the magic soothing abilities of a pacifier at one time or another, and for good reason. There's no arguing their effectiveness. Nothing quiets a crying baby faster …

According to a 2013 analysis by the NHIS, nearly 10% of children aged 4-17 will be diagnosed with ADHD at some point in their lives.

The trademark symptoms, hyperactivity, lack of focus, and forgetfu…

Some parents love the experience of sleeping next to their baby, whereas others end up doing it out of necessity, enduring the inevitable fingers in the nose and late-night kicks to the belly in exch…

From one mother to another, that probably sounds a little imprecise.

"Besides your kids, of course," I can hear a lot of you thinking.

But no, in fact. To me, maintaining a solid relationship with my…

Raising a little one is probably the most important job most parents will have in their lives. The responsibility that comes along with bringing up a child can't be overstated.

And nobody in the hist…

Today I'm delighted to welcome global parenting expert Jo Frost, the screen hit success of International shows such as Supernanny, NannyOnTour and Family Matters. We will be discussing all sorts o…

It's a valid question, for sure. After all the hard work you've put into getting your baby to sleep, now you're concerned that they might be sleeping too well. Will an extra long nap mess with their …

So your baby is managing to sleep a solid 10 - 12 hours at a time. That's great! Or at least it would be, if it was happening at night.

This is actually a very common scenario with parents of infants…

Every kid has moments when they lose their cool, whine, pout or otherwise act like a brat.

But we all know at least one kid who seems to define the term perfectly.

They whine from the moment they get…

Twice a year, every year, the powers that be set out to sabotage all the hard work you've done to get your child sleeping on a predictable, reliable schedule.

Alright, technically speaking, that's no…

As though the challenges of being a new parent weren't enough, about forty percent of babies will be afflicted with a little something extra, known as colic.

Colic, as many parents are unfortunately …

Having kids is the most rewarding, inspiring, blessed experience a person can have. No question about it. They're adorable, innocent, and so full of wonder as they discover the world around them.

And…

We all get a little bored from time to time, but kids are especially susceptible to moments of tedium and dullness. 

And what's worse, they really like to let us parents know when they're feeling bor…