The Hardest Part of Parenting (That No One Warns You About)💤

Hey Parent’s Corner pals,

Let’s talk about sleep — or the lack of it — because nothing tests your sanity like bedtime with small kids.

I’ll be real with you — in our house, co-sleeping wasn’t just a phase, it was a philosophy.
My wife and her family believe deeply in the comfort and closeness of sharing a bed with your children. And for a while, I was skeptical… but then our daughter came along, and night after night, she curled up with us — every single night until she turned three.

It was sweet. It was chaotic. It was beautiful. It was exhausting.

We’d wake up half off the mattress, toes in our ribs, and yet… it became our normal.
And truthfully? Some of my favorite parenting memories live in those sleepy cuddles.

Now, fast forward. Our son just turned one, and this time around, we’ve actually managed to get him in his own bed most nights. Our daughter? She’s graduated to the top bunk, sleeping right above her little brother — and she loves it. Her independence is blooming, and watching their bond grow with every “goodnight” across the room is something special.

Now, most nights, it’s just me and my wife in our bed again.
And honestly? It’s amazing. Like rediscovering a part of our relationship that got put on pause.

…But I’ll admit — sometimes I still miss those little feet tucked under the covers beside me.

So if you’re in the thick of sleep struggles or co-sleeping debates, just know this:
There’s no one right way. Every family finds their rhythm. And it’s okay if yours looks different than mine — or different than it did last year.

And while we’re talking about the small stuff that turns into big stuff — like the exact toy your toddler can’t sleep without — don’t forget ToyFinder. It’s our free tool to help you quickly track down lost or loved toys online. You just upload a pic, and we’ll help you find it again — before bedtime becomes another battle.

Thanks for being here.
Thanks for being the kind of parent who cares enough to read a newsletter like this.

Until next time,
Elijah
Your Chief Parenting Enthusiast