Soothing & Comforting: Halo

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How to Stay Calm?

Both my kids (girl, 3yrs and boy, almost 5yrs) are very independent, strong willed and full of energy. I love that, but am also really challenged when it comes to dealing with their not-listening in various situations, not wanting to clean their rooms, etc., pretty much normal discipline issues. I've read a lot of books about parenting like love and logic, 1-2-3 magic and other books about positive discipline. I totally believe in a "CALM and FIRM" approach, not putting kids down, no spanking of course, positive reinforcement, you name it,...

Nap & Bedtime

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My Baby Won't Sleep!

My 5 month old son has become a terrible sleeper. He slept wonderfully at night for the first 3 1/2 months of life, and has gone downhill from there. He only "catnaps" during the day, rarely sleeping for more than 20 minutes. When I'm home with him, he'll nap as he nurses, but will wake up the moment I try to lie him down. At daycare, he will take approximately 2 20-30 minute naps, usually when our sitter is holding him. He also wakes up as soon as she puts him down. Lately, at night, he wakes up multiple times, and is very difficult...