Category Archives: Sleep habits

On crying babies

Posted on April 4, 2013 by Jacqueline Palfy Klemond

This is my column for this weekend’s paper: One night when my daughter, Genevieve, was about 6 or 7 months old, my neighbors came to babysit so my husband and I could go out to dinner. We hadn’t had many … Continue reading →

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I love you, Dr. Ferber

Posted on July 23, 2012 by Jacqueline Palfy Klemond

Howdy, friends. If you can’t stand listening to your child cry (and who can), you might want to stop reading. If you’ve read my blog, you know that we have struggled mightily with Jack’s bedtime. There are a variety of … Continue reading →

Posted in Bedtime, Family, Jack, Kids, Sleep habits | 4 Comments

The heart of the matter

Posted on April 13, 2012 by Jacqueline Palfy Klemond

Howdy, friends. Jack has a horrible/sweet habit of climbing into bed with us most nights. It’s hard to resist the feet padding into our room, and the request, “Mom, can I cuddle wif you?” He always brings his blankie and … Continue reading →

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Preschooler bedtime bullshit

Posted on March 8, 2012 by Jacqueline Palfy Klemond

Howdy, friends. We have had some maddening evenings here, dealing with bedtime issues. It’s frustrating on just about every level — I hate feeling so annoyed with my own kid, I hate thinking about how frustrated he must feel, and … Continue reading →

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