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The depths of our neediness

After a busy holiday season, back-to-back illnesses and children exhausted from starting school, my husband and I locked eyes during a particularly long and fraught bedtime with our two daughters. We didn’t say anything but you could read the silence: it shouldn’t be so hard!? When does it get easier? How can they possibly need SO much?

Journal, Self care, Village of Support, SleepHeather SandeJanuary 21, 2023village of support, needs, baby sleep, sleep training, toddler, toddler sleep, preschooler sleep

Bedtime love notes - How to keep your preschooler in bed

Three years ago, my daughter moved out of our crib and our bedtime routine turned upside down. Suddenly she needed me specifically to lie down with her until she fell asleep. While I was happy to do this, I also had a baby in need of my attention and both my husband and I wanted to more flexibility with our evening.

3 Years Old, 5 Years Old, Highly sensitive Kids, Parenting, SleepHeather SandeDecember 13, 2022sleep, preschooler sleep, toddler, toddler sleep, preschooler, attachment theory, attunement, sleep training

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