Q&A: Controlled Crying Is Ok

Posted on October 3, 2012

Is controlled crying the same as controlled comforting? I heard that research supports controlled comforting and was wondering if there’s a difference between the two. Georgie Often desperate sleep deprived parents finally opt for a sleep training method called ‘controlled …
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Q&A: Tantrums Over Toys

Posted on July 4, 2012

Every time we visit friends of family my toddler wants to take the other child’s toys home with him and it always turns into a big screaming match. How can I negotiate with him? It’s becoming so awkward I’ve started …
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Q&A: Baby wanting to be Constantly Carried

Posted on April 16, 2012

My eight-month-old wants to be constantly carried in a sling and cries if I put him down. I’m exhausted, as he’s getting heavy. How can I get him used to being put down? I need him to be able to …
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Newborn Baby Crying

Posted on April 11, 2012

So you have a newborn baby – it certainly is a bit of a blur in the first 6 weeks when trying to manage a newborn.  Quite often you find your baby crying, which causes great distress to you as …
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Q&A: Expectant parents & preparation

Posted on March 21, 2012

Parent Question: I’m expecting my first baby in 16 weeks. What should I do to prepare? I have no experience with babies; expect passing them back to their mothers when they start crying. I’m reading a few baby books, but it …
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