Lullabies, or cradle songs, are usually slow songs with repetitive and rhyming lyrics sung to make babies sleep. Research has shown that hearing soft, rhythmic words makes babies calmer and secure, thus lulling them to sleep. It is a wonderful addition to any bedtime routine because it also makes for a lovely bonding experience. A favorite lullaby can become your love song … [Read more...]

Before I became a mom, I was an aunt to a sweet little girl who we occasionally took care of when her parents were away. Her mom did an amazing job training her to sleep by herself even as an infant by following a sleep-training guide recommended by a best-selling book. I could do that - or so I thought! Fast-forward to three years after, when I became a mom myself. I read … [Read more...]