Dr. Craig Canapari
Pediatric sleep physician, author, and dad
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Dr. Craig Canapari
Craig Canapari MD

Craig Canapari MD

New Haven, Connecticut, USA
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Welcome to my new site!

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The Sleep Edit #17: Our Sleep Stacks and Routines in 2026

We take a turn in the hot seat this week — sharing our own sleep habits, gear, and personal struggles. From frigid bedrooms and weighted blankets to trazodone, magnesium, and light therapy glasses, this episode is part confessional, part practical guide.
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The Sleep Edit #18: Your questions, answered

This week we opened the mailbag. You sent in a lot of questions, so Craig and Arielle grouped them by
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Melatonin For Children? A Guide for Parents

Melatonin is widely used for children's sleep problems, but often misunderstood. Here's what parents and pediatricians need to know about when to try it and how to use it safely.
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Sleep Supplements

Melatonin Safety for Children: What Parents Need to Know About Overdoses, Dosing, and Drug Interactions

Melatonin overdoses in children have risen 530% in ten years. Here's what parents need to know about safe storage, mislabeled gummies, drug interactions, and the latest expert guidelines.
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Should you give your child L-theanine for sleep?

Theanine is becoming one of the most popular supplements taken for sleep. I don’t get asked about it in
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Sleep Training Starter Kit

Course Complete — What's Next

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Sleep Training Starter Kit

Nap Struggles and Sleep Regressions

Two of the most common curveballs parents face — and why they're usually less scary than they seem.
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Sleep Training Starter Kit

Sleep Training Methods

The core lesson. Which method fits your child's age, temperament, and your parenting style? Let's figure it out.
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Sleep Training Starter Kit

Two Issues to Address Before Sleep Training

Co-sleeping and nighttime feeding — why you should sort these out first, and how.
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Sleep Training Starter Kit

Transforming Your Child's Bedroom

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Sleep Training Starter Kit

Quick Tips for a Better Bedtime

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Sleep Training Starter Kit

How Your Child's Sleep Actually Works

Understanding sleep cycles explains why your child keeps waking up — and what you can do about it.
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Sleep Training Starter Kit

Welcome to the Sleep Training Starter Kit

Common worries about sleep training — addressed honestly. Your child's sleep can get better, and you don't have to suffer through it.

RE-AIR Episode 11: Navigating Holiday Sleep Challenges: Tips for Parents

Holidays can be a time of joy, family, and fun—but they can also throw a wrench into your child’
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Holiday Travel Sleep Guide: Real Parents, Real Questions, Real Solutions

Worried about holiday travel ruining your child's sleep? Here's the truth: most of what you're stressing about doesn't actually matter. Real parent questions answered.

Episode 16: Napping Spectacular Pt 2

Welcome to The Sleep Edit, the podcast that helps tired kids and parents sleep better. Each week, Dr. Craig Canapari

Melatonin and Heart Failure? Why I’m Not Losing Sleep Over the Headlines"

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