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I’ve got you covered, whether you want to stop cosleeping or night feeding, avoid sleep training pitfalls, or select the best sleep training technique for your child.
Teens need sleep help too!
Teens also struggle with sleep. Early school start times and their natural biology lead to chronic sleep deprivation. Homework can be a problem as well. Here’s a list of great resources to help teens with sleep.
Thinking about melatonin?
Melatonin is the most common sleep aid used in children and adults. It’s also a hormone and can be tricky to use. Whether or not you should try it is a matter to discuss with your pediatrician. Here’s my article on everything parents should know when considering melatonin.
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Melatonin For Children? A Guide for Parents
Pediatricians frequently recommend melatonin for children with sleep problems, or parents might try it themselves. However, the proper use of melatonin is frequently misunderstood.…
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Melatonin Overdoses Are On The Rise: Why Parents Should Worry
A recent study shows that melatonin overdoses have risen a whopping 530% in the last ten years, with a more rapid rise since the…
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Why Permanent Daylight Saving Time is a Terrible Idea for Kids
As a sleep doctor and parent, I think that permanent daylight saving is a terrible idea for kids. Here’s some information on why this is…
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