Tag: Child Development

I asked him to close his eyes and sleep, but he said, “I can’t see mamma with my eyes closed. I can only see mamma when my eyes are open.”

I can only see mamma when my eyes are open.” When a toddler’s imagination and love for connection meet the peak of sleep regression, bedtime becomes a challenge. Explore the signs of the 2–3 year sleep regression, why it happens, and 7 compassionate strategies—from managing overtiredness to staying patient—to help both you and your child navigate this exhausting but fleeting phase.

The First-Year Journal: 365 Days of Baby Love

Feeling overwhelmed by unsolicited parenting advice? This month-by-month series captures the reality of a baby’s first year. Learn about developmental milestones, how to build a deep connection with your child, and why it’s okay to feel clueless in those early days of motherhood.

Bonding Over Play: How to Replace Screens with Connection

Is screen time affecting your child’s development? Discover why choosing connection over convenience is essential in the early years. Learn how a screen-free lifestyle fosters better attention spans, emotional intelligence, and deeper bonding, plus practical ways to replace digital noise with real-world presence.