Posts by Mittens

Oh, i like that distinction! Thank you!

Thank you lactatinggirl! I appreciate your suggestions.   I know about the prefrontal cortex and also do not think children are being bad when they have tantrums. I just feel sort of out of ideas after trying everything in my...

I've never had a 2 (almost 3) year old before so i feel so in the dark most of the time. What is considered "normal" at this stage in terms of tantrums and testing boundaries and power struggles? My DD is driving me a bit mad. I feel...

I have a sling, a moby (haven't tried it yet) and an ergo. Since Levi was 11 pounds at birth, he is big enough to go in the ergo already without the insert and he seems to really like it so long as i am outside walking, or i have...

Anybody read any of them? Did you like them and find them helpful? I've just discovered her work and philosophy, having read some of her articles, and it all feels really right to me. I just may order all of her books.

Thank you all so much. I have found that being totally focused on him in those moments to be really helpful. I am often distracted with my toddler, so good advice! I think he was also having a growth spurt because he began to sleep in...

Home Vaginal G2p2 Shoulder Dystocia 40w + 5 10 lbs 14 oz Male

Hey everyone! My little guy who is just over 3 weeks old now (man how time flies!) has started sleeping far less during the day. He sleeps quite well through the night so that's pretty awesome, but in the day he doesn't really sleep at...

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It's hit me hard. Anyone else? What do you do or take for it? My DH is out right now picking me up some Rescue Remedy and a homeopathic remedy. Hope one of these helps.....