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13-month-old's first night at grandma's leaves mom torn: "I know I need the sleep - so why do I feel like I'm abandoning him?"

You feel pulled in two directions - you need restorative sleep, yet leaving your 13-month-old with Grandma triggers a quiet ache. You are not abandoning your child by prioritizing rest; you are ...
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Should I let him stay? Mom's guilt over baby's first night away

You feel torn the moment you hand your 13-month-old to Grandma - proud of the bond they’re building, but crushed by worry about the first night apart. Letting him stay for one night can be a healthy ...