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I Don’t Have to Be in the Room to Know He’s Okay

Written by: Mario, dad and caregiver to a medically complex child.

When you’re parenting a medically complex child, sleep isn’t just about rest, it’s about vigilance.

For me, getting three or four hours of sleep in a night is normal. Even on a good night, I’m never...

A Night of Rest: How Harbor Remote Support Transformed Overnight Care for Our Special Needs Family

For years, nighttime was the hardest part of our day. I am the parent of an adult child with special needs who is blind and requires overnight supervision. Like many...

Neurodivergent Sleep vs. Neurotypical Sleep: What’s Different, Why It Happens & What Helps

From the Harbor Remote Support CareTeam — in collaboration with Slumber Squad First things first: what does “neurodivergent” mean? “Neurodivergent” describes people whose brains are wired differently from the non-autistic...

I Didn’t Know I Was Allowed to Need Help

Written by: Danielle, mom and nurse advocate I’m a mom.I’m a nurse.I’m an advocate. And still—somehow—I didn’t realize how much help I was carrying alone. For a long time, I...

Welcoming Harbor Into Your Care Village

By Elisa, special needs mom, advocate When you’re a parent of a child with special needs, you learn quickly that “sleep” is never just sleep. It’s alarms. It’s monitors. It’s...

The Best Sleep Position for Newborns: What Every Parent Needs to Know

The safest sleep position for your newborn is on their back, every sleep, every time.

Melatonin for Kids: Is It Safe? Expert Guidance on Sleep Aids and Alternatives

Is Melatonin Ok for Kids? Written by: Shira Page, RN, NP, CLC We've all been there: trying to do the dishes, finish laundry, or simply enjoy a quiet moment after...

Smart Bassinets: What Parents Need to Know (From a Pediatric Nurse)

By Kelly Brown, BSN, RN — Director of Nursing at Harbor Smart bassinets are everywhere: they can rock, hum white noise, and even track sleep. As helpful as these features...

Why Is My Newborn Snoring? Understanding Newborn Breathing and Sleep Patterns

By Kelly Brown, RN, Director of Nursing As a pediatric nurse —and as a mom—I know how quickly a baby’s breathing sounds can cause anxiety. One moment, your newborn seems to...

Newborn Care Essentials: Expert Tips for Infant Development and Parenting

Welcoming a newborn is both exhilarating and overwhelming. During your baby’s first year, understanding infant development and establishing nurturing routines create a strong foundation for their growth and your confidence...

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Creating Balance in Parenting: Self-Care Tips for New Parents to Maintain Well-being

The Power of Self-Care: Finding Balance in New Parenthood Welcoming a new baby is one of life’s most transformative experiences, but it can also be one of the most exhausting....

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Why You’re Still Tired After Baby Sleeps Through the Night

I’m More Tired Than My Kid: Why Parents Still Struggle With Sleep After Baby Sleeps Through the Night Written by: Dr. Sunita Osborn. Photo courtesy of cribsforkids.org. Listen to a...

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Are Baby Sleep Trackers Making Parents Sleepless?

By Kelly Brown, RN, Pediatric Nurse & Mom In the quiet hours of the night, when a baby stirs and a monitor blares an alert, parents jolt awake. Not because...

The Ultimate Guide to Soothing & Sleep: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Helping Your Baby Rest

Summer brings longer days, warmer nights, and a shift in sleep routines that can throw off even the most consistent sleepers. Whether you're navigating newborn cries, four-month sleep regressions, or...

How to Teach A Baby to Self-Soothe (Plus, 5 Steps to Success)

Self-soothing can allow baby to access longer sleep cycles, and it allows parents to experience longer stretches of uninterrupted sleep. Plus, independent sleep is believed to support baby’s cognition and...

Harbor Family: Mom, Dad, Baby Girl, Toddler Son in nursery

A Remote Night Nanny Success Story!

Meet Harbor Parents, Jaclyn & Derek. When they welcomed their daughter Elizabeth in January, they anticipated some sleepless nights. However, Elizabeth's sleep patterns were vastly different from their first child,...

Why Dads Need Sleep Support Too

Parenting is a team effort and sleep deprivation doesn’t play favorites. Whether it’s midnight feedings, frequent wake ups, or the constant “is the monitor on?” checks, both moms and dads...

Surviving Newborn Crying: What Every Parent Needs to Know About Colic

By: Angela McPhillips, DNP, RN Have you sometimes felt like no matter what you do, your baby won’t stop crying? You’ve fed them. Changed them. Rocked them. Walked endless laps...

The Science of Sleep Coaching—Why Teaching Babies to Sleep Benefits the Whole Family

By Angela McPhillips, DNP, RN The Sleep Training Debate Few parenting topics spark as much debate as sleep training. Some parents swear by it, crediting structured sleep methods with restoring...

The Dream Feed: A New Parent's Guide Against Sleep Deprivation

Dream feeds can help newborns and new parents get more sleep. Learn from Harbor’s infant care experts about how they work, how to implement them, and when it’s time to...

Sleep & Tummy Time: Why Your Baby Needs Both for Healthy Development

Written by: Dr. Maral Amani, PT, DPT If you’re a parent to a newborn, you may have received questions from elders about why tummy time is so important, or...

Celebrate Sleep Awareness Week with Harbor

To celebrate Sleep Awareness Week, hosted annually by the National Sleep Foundation, we’ve rounded up our favorite sleep health-related resources for babies and parents, alike. Read on for guidance from...

Sleep-Deprived and Struggling: How New Parents’ Sleep Loss Impacts Job Performance and Retention

Surviving on little, broken sleep every night while managing the demands of a new baby and a full-time job is a daily reality for many new parents. Over 60% of...

The Gift of Sleep: Why It’s Essential for Baby and Parent Health

As parents, we often hear about how critical it is for babies to sleep well—but let’s not forget that your rest is equally essential. A well-rested parent and baby make...

Navigating Early Morning Wake-Ups: Why They Happen and How to Manage Them

Ah, the 4–6 AM wake-up call. Parents know it all too well: the early morning hours when your little one decides it’s time to start the day, even if you’re...

Get Personalized Parenting Support from Harbor: Sleep, Feeding & Infant Care

Our pediatric sleep specialists, lactation consultants, and infant care specialists are always a click, call, or text away. Read on for what to expect from your Harbor CareTeam consultation and...

Introducing the Bye Bye Baby Biometrics Advocacy Group

As both a parent and the CEO of a company in the infant care space, I've watched a disturbing trend unfold in our industry for far too long: the shameless...

Ways to Prevent Pacifier-Related Nighttime Wakings

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...

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...

How To Navigate Nighttime Diaper Changes

Nighttime diaper changes present parents with a conundrum: do you disturb their rest for a damp diaper? While many babies will need nighttime diaper changes until they’re sleeping through the...

How To Get Your Toddler to Sleep

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...

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