Rhetorical Questions
December 18, 2009 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under mothering
Why does a toddler who wakes at 7 a.m. sharp every morning sometimes nap at 9 a.m. and sometimes not until after 2 p.m.? Who are the people who have their kids on a strict schedule and how do they force their children to sleep? (I am guessing it involves tears, and that is why it’s a rhetorical question).
Who takes care of the mother when she is sick?
When a nursling sleeps in a longer stretch than normal, why does the mother still wake at the usual time? Why couldn’t she sleep through and enjoy that wonderful gift and not panic …read more
Book Review: The No-Cry Nap Solution
April 6, 2009 by Angela White, J.D., breastfeeding counselor
Filed under books, mothering
Whether breastfeeding or formula-feeding their babies, all parents can benefit from The No-Cry Nap Solution: Guaranteed Gentle Ways to Solve All Your Naptime Problems by Elizabeth Pantley. The book boils down to two fundamental principles I really like: (1) observe your baby’s cues and responses, and (2) do what works for you (short of forcing the baby to cry-it-out of course!) Most parents do those things instinctively and this book helps parents fine-tune their ability to identify their child’s needs, cues, and habits.
