Dalliana Wacker, NCS

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I’m here for the parents who are struggling with sleep training, who have tried various methods, and found that nothing they’ve done seems to be working for them or their baby. There are many aspects of newborn nurturing that come into play in providing your newborn with a safe and loving environment. Establishing consistency in your baby’s life provides structure to your child amongst the chaos of this new world they have come upon.

Creating structure or firmness in your little one’s life does not mean you are not compassionate, caring, or loving. Give yourself some grace. Recognize that your little one does not come fully prepared with the experience and wisdom of knowing what it is they want or need or even the ability to communicate it.

Want to learn more? Check out my blog "Sleep Training, Debunking the Myths and Alleviating the Fears" - https://www.dallianawacker.com/post/sleep-training-debunking-the-fears

How should I dress my baby?

Babies go through several outfits a day, so I recommend using washable cotton layers that are easy to get on and off. When you're out and about, make sure to include extra onesies, leggings, and washcloths for cleaning up unpredictable messes.

For these cooler temps, I recommend adding fleece and blankets to keep baby cozy on these fall days.

Want to learn more? Sign up for the waiting list for my new parenting classes coming soon!

Happy Indigenous Peoples' Day!

Let us all come together and celebrate the contributions of the Indigenous people in shaping our country. Let us respect their culture and heritage as they make our country even more beautiful.

Today, as a resident of Washington state, I would like to personally honor members of the following tribes of this land:

🪶 Hoh Tribe
🪶 Kalispel Tribe
🪶 Lummi Nation
🪶 Makah Nation
🪶 Muckleshoot Tribe
🪶 Nisqually Tribe
🪶 Nooksack Tribe
🪶 Puyallup Tribe
🪶 Quileute Tribe
🪶 Quinault Nation
🪶 Samish Nation
🪶 Sauk-Suiattle Tribe

And for those I may not have mentioned I honor you and your heritage as well.

Connecting with your baby can seem sweet in photos, but so hard when you're exhausted, hungry, and out of sorts with your new routine. When you're feeling hangry and low, just remember that it's ok and that having a baby took a lot out of you.

A few simple tips for getting some much needed rest:

🍼 Sleep when the baby sleeps.
🍼 Eat healthy meals, try to avoid binging on junk.
🍼 Pump and have milk put aside for babysitter.
🍼 Ask your partner to help where you need help.
🍼 It's ok to let some chores go so you can rest and recharge.

Learn more in my new upcoming class for new parents: www.dallianawacker.com

I want to answer your questions about parenting. Post your question in the comments, and I'll do my best to answer each and every one of them.

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Dads make a difference. In today's world, it is much more common to see a dad with his baby on a weekday. Dads are taking a larger role in raising their children, and I'm here for it!

It has been cited many times that oxytocin—the “love hormone”—plays a role in a mother’s initial bonding with her child after birth. But more recently, researchers have documented the same kind of spike in oxytocin occurs when dads cuddle and play with their newborns.

We are learning that men do have the parenting instinct. As we let go of defined gender roles, men are showing more and more that they are highly capable of benefiting their children by being more involved from the very start.

Just as women have always had what it takes to be CEOs, men have always had the power to nurture. Moms are not the primary parent anymore, and I'm excited to see this changing in our world today.

My classes are for every kind of parent, and I'm so glad to see more and more dads joining in and actively taking a leading role in parenting their children.

There are a lot of b**b fanatics out there who think there is just one way to get that baby to latch. I'm here to tell you that your baby needs variations sometimes to find that comfy spot. In my breastfeeding guide, I teach you different ways to feed your child in a way that is also nurturing for you. Learn more on my website www.dallianawacker.com

Sleep training has become a huge hot topic discussion on TikTok. Once again, nervous new moms are confused by naysayers and information overload. Let me break down my response and my advice on how to get your new baby to sleep through the night in their designated crib. Read on, my first blog!

Sleep Training, Debunking the Fears I recently came across the article, “Night Terrors: How TikTok has supercharged the age-old debate over sleep training” in New York magazine. The author, Laura Hazard Owen, provided a well-written article that summed up what many parents have experienced as they have embarked on the journey of p...