Evidence-based parenting

The Bloomli Blog

Practical, research-backed parenting guides to help you navigate every stage with confidence.

All Topics SleepNewborn CareBehaviorNutritionDisciplineDevelopmentDigital WellnessParentingSafetyParent WellnessSocial SkillsMilestonesResources
Sleep 6 min read

The Complete Newborn Sleep Schedule Guide: What to Expect in the First 12 Weeks

Week-by-week sleep expectations, wake windows, safe sleep practices, and signs of overtiredness for new parents.

Read more
Newborn Care 5 min read

Why Your Baby Won't Stop Crying: 12 Soothing Techniques That Actually Work

From the 5 S's to colic management, evidence-based techniques to calm a crying baby and know when to worry.

Read more
Behavior 6 min read

Toddler Tantrums: A Parent's Evidence-Based Guide to Staying Calm

Why tantrums happen developmentally, co-regulation strategies, prevention tips, and what not to do.

Read more
Nutrition 7 min read

Baby Feeding Schedule by Age: From Newborn to 12 Months

Complete feeding guide covering breastfeeding, formula, solids introduction, and hunger cues by age.

Read more
Discipline 6 min read

10 Positive Discipline Strategies That Replace Yelling and Time-Outs

Natural consequences, emotion coaching, and empathetic boundary-setting techniques for gentle parenting.

Read more
Development 7 min read

Baby Milestones Month by Month: Your Complete First Year Guide

Motor, cognitive, and social milestones from birth to 12 months, plus when to talk to your pediatrician.

Read more
Sleep 6 min read

How to Sleep Train Your Baby: Methods, Timing, and What Really Works

Compare Ferber, chair method, pick-up-put-down, and gradual fading with honest pros and cons.

Read more
Digital Wellness 5 min read

Screen Time for Kids: Age-by-Age Guidelines and Healthier Alternatives

AAP recommendations, effects on development, quality vs quantity, and practical screen-free activities.

Read more
Parenting 6 min read

First-Time Dad Survival Guide: 15 Things Nobody Tells You

Honest advice for new fathers on bonding, supporting your partner, practical skills, and mental health.

Read more
Safety 5 min read

The Ultimate Baby-Proofing Checklist: Room-by-Room Safety Guide

Comprehensive room-by-room guide to making your home safe for crawlers and toddlers.

Read more
Parent Wellness 6 min read

Postpartum Anxiety: Signs, Coping Strategies, and When to Get Help

Recognize postpartum anxiety symptoms, learn coping strategies, and know when to seek professional support.

Read more
Sleep 5 min read

How to Create a Bedtime Routine Your Child Will Actually Love

Age-appropriate bedtime routines, calming activities, consistency tips, and common mistakes to avoid.

Read more
Nutrition 6 min read

Starting Solids: When, What, and How to Introduce Baby's First Foods

Signs of readiness, first foods, BLW vs purees, allergy introduction, and meal progression timeline.

Read more
Nutrition 5 min read

Help! My Toddler Won't Eat: A No-Stress Guide to Picky Eating

Why picky eating is developmentally normal and no-pressure strategies to expand your toddler's palate.

Read more
Social Skills 5 min read

Teaching Your Toddler to Share: Age-Appropriate Strategies That Work

Turn-taking, modeling, and specific phrases that help toddlers develop sharing skills naturally.

Read more
Development 5 min read

Baby Separation Anxiety: Why It Happens and How to Help

Developmental basis, peak ages, goodbye rituals, and daycare adjustment strategies for anxious babies.

Read more
Milestones 6 min read

Toilet Training: Signs of Readiness and a Step-by-Step Approach

Readiness signs, the 3-day method, nighttime training, handling regressions, and celebrating progress.

Read more
Development 6 min read

Baby Language Development: From First Sounds to First Words

Timeline from cooing to sentences, speech-encouraging activities, red flags, and bilingual baby tips.

Read more
Parent Wellness 5 min read

Parent Burnout Is Real: How to Recognize It and Recover

Signs of parental burnout, root causes, practical recovery strategies, and prevention techniques.

Read more
Resources 6 min read

Best Parenting Apps in 2026: Tools Every New Parent Needs

A curated roundup of the most useful apps for tracking, education, community, and health for new parents.

Read more

Learn parenting in 2 minutes a day

All these topics and more, turned into interactive bite-sized lessons in the Bloomli app.

Download Bloomli Free