Cyclops (Polyphemus) – The Single Giant Problem
Challenge: One big issue—colic, reflux, latch pain—overshadows all progress.
Ulysses Move: Break it into micro-goals and stack small wins.
Introduction
Odysseus meets the Cyclops, a giant with one eye and zero boundaries. He traps the crew in a cave and does what unpredictable giants do—chaos.
Newborn life can feel the same: one big, unpredictable force (cluster feeding, reflux, gas, overstimulation) suddenly dominates everything.
The Core Lesson
You cannot negotiate with chaos—you create structure.
Parenthood Parallel
Routine is your “door.” Gentle rhythms = safe exits from overwhelm.
Predictability calms everyone. Babies don’t need strict schedules; they need patterns.
Name the giant. “Today is a growth spurt,” not “Everything is falling apart.”
Ulisses Method Insight
When the day feels giant-sized, zoom out. Protect the environment, adjust wake windows, and reduce stimulation. Empowerment comes from clarity, not control.
Boundaries tame the giant.
