I’ve never ever been a regimented person and always hated schedules. I liked just doing what I wanted when I wanted. I thought I’d be the same flexible way with my son and I was for quite a while. However, we had lots of sleeping problems and crankiness and I was always exhausted and frustrated. Everyone says that “you learn as you go” when it comes to parenting. I whole-heartedly agree....

One thing most parents have in common is that we all want what is best for our child(ren). We want them to be happy and healthy, successful and confident, caring, considerate, honest and all that good stuff. The truth of the matter is that children learn by example. You can’t expect little Zoey to willingly brush her hair and teeth, put on her pretty little pink dress and matching shoes if mommy is hanging...