8 Parenting Trends We Hope to Say ‘Goodbye’ to in 2025

By Beth Ann Mayer, Dec 30, 2024

“Infant sleep can be quite challenging, especially in the first year,” says Dr. Alex Dimitriu, MD, a double board-certified psychiatrist, sleep medicine specialist, and founder of Menlo Park Psychiatry & Sleep Medicine. “I’ve often compared this to a residency program in medicine due to being on call all night.”  Dr. Dimitru suggests taking power naps when possible and trying not to get frustrated. “Your child will feel your frustration, and your stress hormones will make it harder for you to fall back asleep,” he explains, adding, “Having babies is the ultimate exercise in Buddhism—you have to let go and surrender to the experience.” If anyone needs me, I’ll be practicing horizontal parenting and repeating Dr. Dimitriu’s recommended mantra, “This too shall pass.”

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