Camille Jaramis

The world has sensations now. Why your newborn suddenly seems unsettled (and what’s actually happening in their brain) Around week 5 (based on your baby’s due date ), your baby enters Leap 1 aka the leap of sensations . If birth was the moment they entered the world, this leap is when they start to notice it . Light, sound, touch, movement, temperature - everything feels dialled up. They might cling more, cry more, or need extra help falling asleep too. You're not doing anything wrong, it's...

The world has perspectives now. Why your toddler suddenly argues with reality (and why sleep can wobble again) Around week 59 (based on your toddler’s due date), they enter Leap 9 - the leap of principles . If Leap 8 was about understanding how routines and sequences work, Leap 9 is about understanding that other people have their own thoughts, intentions, and points of view . Which is a huge deal. And yes, sleep can take a hit again, because big brain upgrades rarely arrive quietly. Your...

The world has an order now. Why your baby suddenly anticipates what’s coming next (and why sleep can wobble again) Around week 41 (based on your baby’s due date) , many babies enter Wonder Weeks Leap 7 , the leap of sequences . If earlier leaps were about noticing the world, this one is about understanding what comes next . Your baby isn’t just reacting anymore. They’re predicting. And yes, sleep can feel a little off while their brain gets busy connecting the dots. The science: what’s...