Fussy Baby Network Seattle/King County
Support for parents who have concerns about their baby’s temperament and behavior during the first year of life. All babies cry, but some cry more than others.
One in five babies is fussy—and many babies struggle with difficulties in feeding or sleeping. For parents, caring for a fussy baby can be exhausting and frustrating. There is no quick fix, but there is help. Cooper House provides services to families with concerns about their baby’s temperament and behavior during the first year of life through Fussy Baby Network® Seattle/King County. Support is
08/11/2022
"...we felt if we could get in there early and help parents feel more competent and empowered, it can set them up for a different trajectory” Words of wisdom from Emily Anderson, our Associate Clinical Director in an article featuring Fussy Baby Network Seattle/King County
For Parents Stressed by a Crying Baby, Help Is on the Way From hotlines to home visits, these organizations offer a helping hand when overwhelmed parents need it most.
Tips for Parents: Managing Big Stressors With Little Ones in the House
You are the most important person in your child's life.
zerotothree.org You are the most important person in your child's life. You are the one that helps her feel safe. When you are worried or sad, she knows it. Taking care of yourself is one of the most important ways you take good care of your child.
Have a fussy baby? New program in King County provides help
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www.king5.com The Fussy Baby Network is a partnership that connects parents in crisis with support.
NICU Babies Get Special Tiny Halloween Costumes
Happy Halloween!
gma.yahoo.com The babies in the NICU at St. Luke's Hospital in Kansas City, Missouri, got a special Halloween surprise! Their nurses and volunteers with The March of Dimes made creative Halloween costumes for them, along with crocheted, candy-filled pumpkins to mimic trick-or-treating. “The parents were able to c...
Screening Mental Health In Kindergarten Is Way Too Late, Experts Say
Six months may sound too young to evaluate mental health, but experts say that's when problems can start. "If a baby feels safe, a baby will explore, and if a baby explores, a baby will learn."
npr.org One program in the South Bronx sees children as young as 6 months to look for mental issues. Some experts think it's important to catch problems as early as…
No rest for the weary: Why is sleep so difficult for spirited/high needs babies?
Recommended reading: Blog post from Macall Gordon, M.A., Infant sleep researcher, critical thinker, and former sleepless mom
thatfirstyear.com What causes those sensitive/perceptive babies to resist sleep? What can be done?
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FREE Baby Brain Workout:
barnardos.org.uk Our ‘baby brain workout’ is made up of 15 simple activities parents can choose to do with their baby or toddler, any time of the day. Playing with water, singing and tickling are just a few of the fun things included.
The surprisingly logical minds of babies
How do babies learn so much from so little so quickly?
ted.com How do babies learn so much from so little so quickly? In a fun, experiment-filled talk, cognitive scientist Laura Schulz shows how our young ones make decisions with a surprisingly strong sense of logic, well before they can talk.
How To Look After Your Baby's Mental Wellbeing From Day One
What can parents do to help build babies minds?
huffingtonpost.co.uk 'Happy times help raise happy babies.'
Are you (or your kiddoes) feeling worried and overwhelmed by the news? Hold in mind the unfailing wisdom of Fred Rogers, and know that there are always helpers out there. We are thinking of our dear friends at Fussy Baby Network New Orleans and Gulf Coast, and feel hopeful knowing you are there for families in great need.
Infant massage can be calming for babies and caregivers, and can sometimes reduce irritability and improve sleep. Check the class listings at your local hospital, or search the directory at http://www.infantmassageusa.org/learn-to-massage-your-baby/educator-directory/.
Our Son Got over Colic, We Haven't: The real damage in dealing with a crying baby
"The colic ended abruptly soon after our son turned three months old — as many of the books had promised. Even then, it took me several more months to bond with him completely, to let the irrational resentment and feeling that we’d been cheated pass."
There is so much in this article that parents of fussy babies can relate to. Getting support during this intensely difficult time might not cure your baby's colic-- but it can go a long way toward preventing those months of damage to parents' well-being. Fussy Baby Network is here for moms and dads: (206) 906-9622.
babble.com His wife kept a log. On their sons worst day, apart from sleeping or nursing, there were only 2 minutes he didnt cry. This dad tells the real story of colic and the potential damage it can do, if not to the kid, at least to the parents.
49 Phrases To Calm An Anxious Child
Anxiety is an experience common to all humans-- and in the early years of parenting, anxiety can overwhelm both parents and kiddoes alike. This list offers some concrete and helpful things to say to your child (or your partner, or yourself!) when worries get big or panic sets in.
huffingtonpost.com THE BLOG 49 Phrases to Calm an Anxious Child 03/15/2016 03:42 pm 15:42:25 | Updated Mar 22, 2016 2.8k Renee Jain Chief Storyteller at GoZen.com, Anxiety Relief Programs for Kids It happens to every child in one form or another -- anxiety. As parents, we would like to shield our children from life's…
Kangaroo care (skin-to-skin contact with baby) is used around the world to support premature babies-- and it can help soothe fussy babies too! Mamas, papas, and big brothers and sisters can give it a try.