I Finally Got Used To My Kid's Sleep Schedule, & Then It Switched Again

That tween life… ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ ‌ Nov. 6, 2023 I'M WIPED [I Finally Got Used To My Kid's Sleep Schedule, & Then It Switched Again]( I’m sure plenty of us non-early-birds will relate to Janine Annett’s experience of the baby years: “When my son was a baby/toddler, he went through a [very long phase]( where he would wake up every day between 4-5 AM. We tried everything to make his waking up time later. We adjusted his bedtime. We adjusted his naptime. We tried fewer naps. We tried no naps. We tried a special clock, I think? Or maybe we just contemplated that? Maybe there was a [sticker chart]( involved? Honestly, it’s all a blur now, because I was so exhausted. I was forced to wake up every day no later than 5 AM, even on the weekends.” She finally got used to it… but guess what? It all changed again. It made me realize to my great horror that I’ve got a curveball coming, too. Kelly Faircloth, Executive Editor [Read More ⮕]( Latest PEOPLE HAVE *STRONG* OPINIONS [Should Parents Love Each Other More Than They Love Their Kids?]( A viral TikTok has started a parenting debate, and (surprise, surprise!) the internet is divided. [Read More.]( TAKE THE TRIP [I Visited A “Hallmark Town” For The Filming Of Hallmark’s Mystic Christmas, & It Was *Magical*]( This coastal Connecticut locale is what holiday movie dreams are made of. [Read More.]( BUCKLE UP, MAMA [Baby Growth Spurts Are A Wild Ride, So Don't Get All Hung Up]( Here’s what to expect at the various ages and stages. [Read More.]( Add To Cart "IT'S NICE TO HAVE A FRIEND." [27 Mastermind-Level Gifts For Swifties This Holiday Season]( 2023 has been the year of Taylor Swift — she’s everywhere, her fans are everywhere, and her merch (official and unofficial!) is everywhere. Jilleen Barrett writes: “If you are looking for a gift for a Swiftie but aren’t a huge Swift fan yourself, you might be overwhelmed by all your options. Not to mention, it’s hard to verify if something you find online is exactly what you want it to be. Keep reading to see different Swift-related gifts that will most definitely be well received by any Swiftie.” Her suggestions should sort out at least one person on your list! [Read More ⮕]( What We’re Shopping TAYLORSWIFT.COM [Taylor Swift The Eras Tour Beige Hoodie]( $75 [Shop Now ⮕]( TAYLORSWIFT.COM [TS Washed Black Dad Hat]( $35 [Shop Now ⮕]( Amazon [Scented Serenade Lavender and Sage Scented Candle]( $24.95 [Shop Now ⮕]( Amazon ["Speak Now" Cardigan Replica]( $63.99 [Shop Now ⮕]( What We’re Reading ⮕ [Dear Moms: It's November, You Can Breathe A Little]( ⮕ [These Baby Names Were Everywhere In The 90s. Now They've Almost Vanished.]( ⮕ [Why Your Child Can’t Answer This One Totally Basic Question]( Follow us on: [Want to Advertise With Us? Get in Touch.]( You're receiving this email because you signed up to receive communications from BDG Media. If you believe this has been sent to you in error, please safely [unsubscribe](. Or to manage preferences click [here]( BDG Media, Inc. · 315 Park Ave. South · New York, NY 10010 · USA Copyright 2023 BDG Media, Inc. All rights reserved.