Penny Gewirtzman

The Witching Hour: What It Is and How to Handle It With a Newborn

by | March 11, 2023 | 37 comment(s)

Is there a time of day that your screaming newborn just won’t calm down? If you have a screaming baby in your arms who doesn’t want to calm down (even with the tried and true methods you use during the day), chances are they’re in the witching hour—and you’ll want to keep reading to learn…

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Beat the Back-to-Routine Bedtime Blues

by | October 20, 2022 | 0 comment(s)

It’s time to get back on the grind—the sleep schedule included. It’s that time of the year. We’re happy to get back into routine after a long Yom Tov season. And that means re-focusing our attention on one important aspect that could gear our children up for a successful winter season: it’s sleep. Over Yom…

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Three Steps to Create the Perfect Baby Sleep Cave

by | August 29, 2022 | 2 comment(s)

If you want your baby to sleep well, creating the perfect environment is essential—dark, cool, and relatively quiet.  Whether you’re trying to sleep train your baby, escape the short nap rut, or prevent night wakings, setting up their nursery or bedroom is the first thing you’ll want to look at.  This post will walk you…

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