While a sleeping baby may be one of the most peaceful images one can imagine, Getting Baby to Sleep can be one of the most frustrating parts of being a parent. From the number of naps to establishing a routine, there are so many variables that can get in the way of a good night's sleep - your baby's and yours! On this special episode, Kerry and Dan discuss their experience with Jack from his time as a newborn to a toddler, and welcome the advice of noted author and sleep expert Elizabeth Pantley as well as podcasting pediatrician Dr. Mike. All that and more on this focus episode of Baby Time!
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Baby Sign Language is not just something cute babies do in the movies. It can be utilized to teach your toddler as well as to communicate. On this focus episode, Kerry and Dan talk about their experience with teaching sign language to Jack, how he has used it on his own, and the benefits they have realized. They also interview Laura, the founder of MySmartHands. All that and more on this focus episode of Baby Time!
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Jack is 18 Months Old, but why does it seems like he's sometimes eating like a teenager? Kerry and Dan describe how Jack eats, has had some enormous poops, and his singing - and signing - have both improved. Meanwhile, Dan has some exciting news of his own to announce. All that and more this week on Baby Time!
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Happy July 4th everyone! Kerry, Dan, and 76 Week Old Jack got a chance to visit friends and family this past week, and that included traveling overnight to Cape Cod. What lessons have Kerry and Dan learned from their three-day, two-night vacation? What did Jack think of his first encounter with the beach and the Atlantic Ocean? And with Jack becoming more talkative all the time, does "no" really mean "yes"? All that and more this week on Baby Time!
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Kerry and Dan heard back from various doctors about 75 Week Old Jack's most recent blood test. Is everyone in agreement about Jack's health? Also, Jack took his first step toward potty training this week, though it wasn't the one Nana expected. And Jack's vocabulary continues to expand, both signed and spoken. All that and more this week on Baby Time!
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74 Week Old Jack got to spend the whole week with Mommy and Daddy this past week, who were both on vacation. However, this week's episode finds Dan going it alone while Kerry recovers from some bronchitis. Dan breaks down how the new sleep routine has fared, how Kerry's overnight trip with Jack to visit family went, and Kerry speaks with author Elizabeth Pantley who offers some thoughts on discipline. All that and more on this Father's Day edition of Baby Time!
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For over a year, Kerry and Dan have relied on sleep crutches to get Jack to sleep. Now, 17 Month Old Jack may finally be off the last of them - we will explain how it happened. Jack has learned a new song, is trying more sign language, and took his first ride in a swing this week. And Dr. Mike from the Pediacast joins Kerry for some Q&A from our listeners. All that and more on this Father's Day edition of Baby Time!
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Does 72 Week Old Jack still have an ear infection? Is he going through the Terrible Twos, is he teething again, or perhaps it's a screaming phase, or could it be all of the above? Kerry and Dan wonder about their screaming little boy and how they can make him feel better. Also, Jack's mastery of Baby Sign Language has manifested itself as a new sign that nobody recognizes. What is he trying to say? All that and more as Kerry and Dan check in from work during their lunch hour, this week on Baby Time!
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For 71 Week Old Jack, the wonderful combination of ear infections and teething brought about one of the worst weeks ever for fussiness, screaming, and late bedtimes. In between, he managed to learn and incorporate more Baby Sign Language. And Kerry and Dan relate how difficult it is to check your baby's teeth and regulate their own diets. Get all the details this week on Baby Time!
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The Terrible Twos intensified this week for 70 Week Old Jack, complete with bigger tantrums and hitting everyone in sight. But Jack also took time out to show his softer side, kissing all the girls at his class. Meanwhile, Kerry and Dan have put their plan to eliminate the nighttime bottle, and they've also discovered a direct correlation between Jack's one daily naptime and his bedtime. Get all the details this week on Baby Time!
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A couple of months ago, Jack was certainly big enough for a toddler bed. Now, at 16 Months Old, Kerry and Dan are still wondering: is he old enough for it? Jack isn't staying in his bed at night like he used to; we'll explain what's been happening. Jack has discovered another new word in sign language. And - could it be true? - Kerry explains that her little boy may, in fact, be underweight (?). Get all the details this week on Baby Time!
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Is it possible? At 68 Weeks Old, Jack is already showing many of the symptoms of the Terrible Twos! This week, Jack also had the opportunity to try out two new classes that might be interesting for him as well as Kerry and Dan. However, everyone first had to survive a heat wave and Jack needed to finish up the antibiotics for his double ear infection. Get all the details - and watch out for bugs! - this week on Baby Time!
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He's had a cold, two ear infections, and switched to a toddler bed all in the past week: did 67 Week Old Jack overcome all of these challenges at the same time? Jack also attended his first class for babies and toddlers: did Kerry and Dan pick the right one? And what kind of tantrums does Jack have? Get all the details this week on Baby Time!
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66 Week Old, Jack had his 15 Month doctor's appointment; is he still Mr. 95th Percentile? With Jack having escaped from his crib once already, Kerry and Dan didn't want to take that chance again - find out how they changed his room. And there's plenty of listener feedback to catch up on, all this week on Baby Time!
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Posted by Dan at 11:22 PM | Back to Top
Now that he's 65 Weeks Old, Jack decided to throw two curves at his mommy and daddy this week. First, he climbed out of his crib. Will Kerry and Dan have to switch Jack to a toddler bed? And now he's got a little cough - is he coming down with something too? Find out all the details this week on Baby Time!
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