If you walk into your baby’s nursery during the day and you can see your own hand in front of your face, it is too bright. That might sound extreme. It is also the biological truth. Light = “Wake Up” Juice Your baby’s brain is extremely sensitive to light. When light hits their optic nerve, ... Read more

It happens like clockwork. You put the baby down. You tiptoe out of the room. You sit down with a hot coffee. And exactly 32 minutes later… cry. Welcome to the “Crap Nap.” Why 30 Minutes? This isn’t random. Human sleep cycles are about 45 minutes long. Adults can connect these cycles without waking up. ... Read more

If you are reading this, you are probably holding a screaming baby and wondering what went wrong. You just fed them. Changed them. Rocked them. Why are they fighting sleep? The answer is likely Cortisol. Most parents think, “If I keep the baby awake longer, they will be more tired and sleep better.” This is ... Read more