Plus 8-year-olds still want to bedshare, cosleeping away from home, and the happiest kids on the planet 🪴 THIS WAS THE LAST week of school for my boys, and there were lots of events, ceremonies, and parties for the families. By this point, I know this group of parents pretty well. I'm comfortable being me. And talking about my work. Out of all the conversations I had this week, when the topic of sleep came up, every parent said the same thing. Their child still comes into their bed during the...
9 days ago • 3 min read
Plus a photo interview, lying that you can feel *good* about, and the best party game for your next playdate 🗺️ LAST WEEK I RECOMMENDED watching Traitors during your next contact nap. You may recall that I was a SAG-AFTRA actor in my old life, so unfortunately I'm a bit of a snob when it comes to what I consider "good" TV or film. Well, Traitors is the one and only reality show that I watch. Some of you replied and asked about the party game that the show is based on. It's a murder mystery...
16 days ago • 3 min read
Plus bedsharing mattress sales, contact nap TV, and the infamous Flip 'n Switch. 📮 ONE OF THE MOST common questions I receive from parents is about what to tell your pediatrician when they ask where your baby sleeps. This isn't standard in every country, but it is here in America at every single appointment for the first couple of years. And many parents absolutely dread going to their baby's appointments because of The Question. There are a few ways to respond... Tell the truth Tell a vague...
23 days ago • 4 min read
Plus a brilliant way to up-level your floor bed, what to read while nap-trapped, and safe and unsafe bedsharing demos. 🌿 FRIDAY MARKED SIX years of blogging, creating social content, and talking myself hoarse about bedsharing. I spent the week thinking about what I want to focus on for this next year, and what I want to leave behind. For year seven, I want to prioritize work that lights me up and leaves me feeling full -- working closely with families, finally getting my book into your hands,...
30 days ago • 3 min read