Harbor Experts: Navigating Your Child's Sleep as a Team
Written by Harbor Council Member: Dr. Sunita Osborn. While the structure of your family or support system may impact how directly involved each partner is with your child’s sleep, you’ll...
Being woken up at night because baby lost their pacifier can be frustrating. And while finding ways to eliminate the need to replace baby’s pacifier can improve sleep quality for both baby and parents, it’s not one-size-fits-all.
There are three common ways to reduce pacifier-related nighttime wakings: you can...
Written by Harbor Council Member: Dr. Sunita Osborn. While the structure of your family or support system may impact how directly involved each partner is with your child’s sleep, you’ll...
The toddler stage gives you a lot to look forward to. As your little one becomes more talkative, their personality will continue to blossom and they’ll seek out opportunities to...
As adults, we typically think of play as a means of having fun. For children, it’s also critical to their development. As your little one grows and changes, so will...
Crafting a bedtime routine for your child is crucial for their overall well-being. As parents ourselves, we understand how exhausting bedtime can be. That's why we've compiled a comprehensive guide...
One of the unspoken challenges of early parenthood is navigating information overload. Between books and classes and websites and guidance from friends or doctors, new parents and parents-to-be are bombarded...
We often think of good sleep as getting in enough hours. The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention recommends at least seven hours for most adults. This amount can be challenging to...
It goes without saying that the bond between a mother and her child is unlike anything else in the world. A bond between a father and child is unique and...
A parent’s protective instincts typically kick in long before their baby arrives. Once a child enters your home, you’ll likely begin to look at it differently, spotting outlets that need...
Consider what comes to mind when you consider mental health during pregnancy and after giving birth. While it looks different for everyone, some seem to breeze through while others struggle meaningfully. The...
Parenting can feel all-consuming. Especially in the early days, when your little one is entirely dependent on you to survive, it’s not uncommon for your identity to become entirely “mom”...
Sleep regressions typically coincide with major developmental milestones in children. One of the more challenging regressions occurs around 18 months when toddlers begin to assert themselves. With their newfound independence...
Harbor recently spoke with Melissa O’Neill, RNC-NIC, BSN, a former NICU nurse and founder of Newborn Nightingales. While she taught families how to care for their new babies in her capacity...
Good sleep hygiene allows parents to better care for their children. Staying active, creating a relaxing bedtime routine, and seeking out biometric data can lead to better sleep.
Cow's Milk Protein Allergy in Infants: Understanding Signs, Symptoms, and Treatment Options Are you concerned your infant may have a cow’s milk allergy? Cow Milk Protein Allergy (CMPA) is a...
When it comes to choosing an infant formula, there’s never one right answer. There are dozens of brands with dozens of formulations. How do you choose and which can you...
While welcoming a newborn into your life is joyful, it also comes with many challenges. A staggering 70% of new parents lose at least three hours of sleep each night...
Gradually shifting your bedtime routine by 20 minutes each day, sticking to a routine, and dimming the lights can make the time change easier for small children.
