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Parenting articles
Every article tagged parenting from Margo's blog.
Help, My Baby Only Naps on Me!
Contact naps are normal, not a bad habit. When they stop working for you, here's how to move one nap at a time toward the crib — without fixing everything at once.
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Gentle Sleep Training vs. Cry It Out: Is the Difference Really About Crying?
Gentle sleep training doesn't promise no crying, and cry it out isn't one method. What the labels can and can't tell you — from a consultant who's in the room.
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Night Nurse, Newborn Care Specialist, or Postpartum Doula: What's the Difference?
Night nurse, night nanny, Newborn Care Specialist, or postpartum night doula? Learn how these overnight newborn care roles differ and what to look for when hiring.
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Notes from Bay Area Bedrooms: What Baby Sleep Actually Looks Like
Field notes from 15 years of overnight work in 300+ Bay Area homes: real bedtimes, sleep associations, baby tech, city noise, and what surprises parents most.
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The Sleepover That Wasn't: Why Visiting Grandma's Means Zero Sleep for Your Baby
Visiting family or staying somewhere new can turn even the best little sleeper into a tiny insomniac. Here's why—and what actually works.
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10 Things No One Tells You About Baby Sleep Until It's Too Late
You've read the books, taken the classes, and stocked up on the cutest swaddles—but nothing quite prepares you for the reality of baby sleep.
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Bedtime Battles: What's Your Parenting Style?
Every parent tackles bedtime differently. Let's explore the most common bedtime parenting styles and see where you fit in.
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