Up All Night: 7 Tips for Dealing with Sleep Deprivation During Baby's First Year

People warn you about the lack of sleep that comes with the first few months of parenting, but until you're in the thick of it, it's hard to really understand the toll that hourly feedings Every. Single. Night. will take on your mind and body. And it's not like your days are peaceful and relaxing either. Not only do you need to be awake during the day, you need to be a highly functioning, responsible adult. After all, it's not just you anymore, you've got a little one to care for! Here are 7 tips to help you cope with sleep deprivation until Baby learns to sleep through the night. - By Mary Mcbride

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Feel Free to Just Stay Home Sometimes
As a stay at home parent, I often feel guilty that we don't get out and do more some days. But it is good for me to have a day that I don't have to pack everyone up and get them out the door, and it is good for my kids to have a day to relax and just play at home. Committing to at least one play-at-home day per week has made a significant difference in how smoothly our week goes.
Photo by: Mary McBride
Feel Free to Just Stay Home Sometimes
As a stay at home parent, I often feel guilty that we don't get out and do more some days. But it is good for me to have a day that I don't have to pack everyone up and get them out the door, and it is good for my kids to have a day to relax and just play at home. Committing to at least one play-at-home day per week has made a significant difference in how smoothly our week goes.

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