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Facebook Live Chat: Weaning the breast, Weaning the swing, Sensory processing Disorders and other Topics
This is a transcript of questions from my Facebook live session.You can watch the video here. I've
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Late to Bed, Late to Rise in a 5 year old
Periodically I get emails from subscribers to my list. I like to share some of the more interesting questions that
A Teenager's Guide To Sleep
Eight Teen Sleep Tips You Haven't Heard Before
Teenagers are more sleep deprived than ever before— about 85% don’t get enough sleep at night. There are lots
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Saving Medicaid-- One Woman's Perspective
This is a guest post written by Cayla Lemire, a friend and former patient.
Over my 27 years of being
Ask Dr. C
Successful Sleep in Infancy: Flipping The Switch
Recently, a friend contacted me about some sleep difficulties she was having with her baby:
My 7 month old has
Sleep 101
How do I start a bedtime routine? My child has never had one.
A mom recently emailed me an interesting question. Her three year old has never had a consistent bedtime routine and
Sleep Training
An Open Letter to the Author of “Our Sleep Training Nightmare”
This is a response to this article, “Our Sleep Training Nightmare,” published in the New York Times 10/7/16,
Commandments of Good Sleep
28 Rules for Better Sleep For Kids of Any Age
Last week I published my Good Sleep Manifesto. This week, I've put together a list of ways to
Sleep Training
A Nice Sleep Training Success Story
I got a nice note from Emily over at Purely Diligent, who wrote about great success with sleep training her
Commandments of Good Sleep
The Good Sleep Manifesto: Families Deserve to Sleep Well
It's time to stop settling for bad sleep and insufficient sleep.
I spend a lot of time thinking
Sleep 101
Sleep Training 2 Month Old Babies: Still Not a Great Idea
There is a pediatric group in Manhattan recommending cry it out sleep training to two month olds babies. I was
Sleep 101
Restless Leg Syndrome in Children: A Common Cause of Insomnia
Restless leg syndrome in children is surprisingly common, but is frequently missed. If your child is fidgety or has leg
Sleep Training
Frequently Asked Questions about Sleep Training
I’'ve noticed some recurring themes in the comments I receive on my blog from desparate and tired parents.
Sleep 101
Sleep Training Doesn't Hurt Your Child
One of my most important jobs is giving families permission to sleep train their children because parents often feel very
Sleep 101
Is Your Toddler Screaming at Bedtime? Here's a Plan for You
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Flu Shots for the Whole Family
This past Saturday, my wife and I took our children to Yale Health Plan o get our annual influenza vaccinations.
Sleep 101
"Curtain Calls," Limit Setting and Bedtime Battles
Behavioral insomnia in children, part 2
"Bedtime" conjures up images of warm milk, cuddles, footie pajamas, and Goodnight
Snooze News
Children And Teens Need Sleep To Thrive. Why Is This Controversial?
This article was co-written with Terra Ziporyn Snider Ph. D, the co-founder and executive director of Start School Later.
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