The days of Mom being the one to get up in the middle of the night with baby while Dad sleeps soundly are over. Today’s dads are involved and engaged, and even if they’re not breastfeeding, they’re up at 2 am for moral support (and to help clean those inevitable spit-ups). Let’s reward Dad with...CONTINUE READING

Learning doesn’t end when you walk across the graduation stage. Life is filled with lessons to learn and new knowledge and wisdom to acquire, and that becomes even more clear when you become a parent. As you move into this next phase of life — motherhood! — there’s no doubt you’ve got plenty of questions,...CONTINUE READING

In the weeks and months following childbirth, it’s common for new mothers to experience a range of emotions. Many women feel elated one moment, then sad or overwhelmed the next. It might not be what you expected when you were pregnant, but it is normal, and there’s even a name for it: the baby blues....CONTINUE READING

Mother’s Day is just around the corner, and we know exactly what every new mom wants. SLEEP! Precious, precious sleep. Because even when you’re lucky enough to have a good sleeper (and oh, you are so lucky!), it’s hard not to spend those first few months fretting and checking and then fretting some more. And...CONTINUE READING

When we imagine our future families, we have a lot of plans. We think about how many kids we want to have, where we want to raise them, and the values we want to instill in them as they grow.  One thing none of us plan for is infertility. Fertility issues can make all of...CONTINUE READING

April is World Autism Month, and at Nanit, we consider it part of our mission to facilitate better research and improve understanding of autism spectrum disorder (ASD)—more specifically, how ASD impacts precious sleep.  What is autism?  Autism spectrum disorder affects an estimated one in 44 children in the United States, with about four times as...CONTINUE READING

In this monitor comparison guide, we’ll compare the Nanit baby monitor to other smart monitors, along with traditional and Wi-Fi models. Which one comes out on top? Read on to find out!   Some parenting experiences are universal. Whether you’re a new parent or a seasoned pro, at some point, every parent has that moment...CONTINUE READING

Daylight savings is happening on March 13th, 2022, which means warmer weather and longer days are on the way! But with all the joys of spring come some woes, like adjusting your baby’s sleep schedule to daylight saving time. While the spring time change can be a struggle for some babies, we’re here to guide...CONTINUE READING

Sleep is as imperative as nutrition and exercise when it comes to the growth and development of children. However, sleep has often been absent in children’s health messaging. When sleep is taken into account, the focus is typically on sleep problems. This view is starting to shift. One catalyst to this shift was the development...CONTINUE READING

Black. Female. Physician. When you combine those words, you may be surprised to learn that black women make up slightly less than 3% of US physicians. It was not uncommon throughout my time training and studying to be a physician that I realized I was one of the few. My journey through medicine has been...CONTINUE READING

Most couples tell me that they didn’t prepare their relationship for the stress to come once they became parents. And yet, the research is clear. Couples will experience a decline in their relationship satisfaction in the first three years of a child’s life. If you are like most new parents that enter my therapy office,...CONTINUE READING

As 2021 comes to an end, this is your friendly reminder to remember yourself in the new year. Whether you’re expecting or already have children, know that it’s not selfish to prioritize yourself. As a mother, your body will prioritize your baby biologically but it’s crucial to remember your own needs – this goes for...CONTINUE READING