Insomnia
Six tips for better sleep in lockdown, online school, and quarantine
(Check out the video! My kids had a heavy hand in this one. . .)
As we head into what promises to
Insomnia
Insomnia in Covid-- article in the New York Times
I was pleased to be quoted by Catherine Zuckerman in this very nice article on insomnia in the Covid-19. Between
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Resources from Covid Talk
Please share the The School, Sleep, and COVID-19 Survey with your teenage patients.
Here's a short video on
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Teenage Sleep Info and School Start Time Resources
I often get requests from students and educators interested in learning more about the start time issue. Here is my
Sleep Training
How Long Will My Child Cry During Sleep Training?
I get asked this question all of the time. Parents are understandably worried about how long their baby will cry
Sleep hygiene
At Long Last: Sleep Training Tools For the Exhausted Parent
So, we've covered why fixing your child's sleep problem is not selfish because it is good
Sleep 101
How to Stop Night Feeds in Your Child and Sleep Better
Before you starting thinking about sleep training, you need to look at your child's eating habits at night.
Insomnia
"My Child Can't Sleep During Quarantine": What you can do
Is your child struggling with sleep during the Covid-19 lockdown? You are not alone. Many parents have told me that
Sleep 101
Is Your Child Struggling with Napping? Here's Help
If your child is struggling with napping, I recently wrote an article for the New York Times called, Your Kids
parenting
Three Reasons to Ignore Your Child’s Annoying Behaviors
Sometimes, your best strategy for dealing with your child’s annoying behaviors is to ignore them. Here are three reasons
Sleep 101
Can Babies Safely Sleep in Car Seats?
Safe sleep in infancy is a challenging topic for tired parents. A recent study shows that car seats can be
Sleep Training
Adventures in the No-Fly Zone: Toddler Sleep Problems
Does your child struggle with falling asleep? Sometimes, changing the time you put her to bed can make it much
Press
The Agony and Ecstasy of Room Sharing for Siblings
Room sharing for siblings presents special challenges for parents and families when it comes to getting a good night of
parenting
What Bedtime Means: A Short Essay for Parents
Not to be maudlin or morbid, but how many bedtimes do you have left with your children? Each night represents
Snooze News
Does sleep training reduce the risk of childhood obesity?
A recent study out of New Zealand suggests that educating parents about sleep prior to the birth of their child,
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Our Accidental Screen-Free Vacation
This is from from about five years ago, but we have carried the lessons from it forward, although we did
Commandments of Good Sleep
Does Introducing Solids Early Help Your Baby Sleep? New research suggests yes but. . .
Parents often wonder if solids will help baby sleep better. A new research study was released this week about solid
Sleep 101
Eight Steps to Make Your Baby Sleep Better and Avoid Sleep Training
Let me be real for a moment— nobody WANTS to sleep train their child. Although it is both safe and
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