Magnesium supplements for sleep in general are having a moment. One thing that has been puzzling to me is how much topical magnsium-- magnesium sprays and lotions- have become so incredibly popular …
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 COVID-19 pandemic began. As a parent and a sleep physician, this is …
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Magnesium for Kids’ Sleep: Does It Really Work?
A few years ago, every parent bringing their child to see me in Sleep Clinic had already tried melatonin for their sleep issues. Although this is still the case, now many parents have already tried …
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Avoiding Sleep Problems with Falling Back: Your Child and the End of DST
Ahh, autumn. Halloween costumes, fall foliage, carving Jack-O-Lanterns and enjoying the crisp bite of a fresh apple. Those of use who live in New England often cite this season as the finest of the …
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The 10 Commandments of Good Sleep For New Parents
Many parents are worried about their baby's sleep even before their child is born, and with good reason. It's tiring having a new baby, but having the best routine for your newborn is VERY HELPFUL. I …
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The “Excuse Me” Drill and “Taking a Break”: Gentle Sleep Training Techniques for Toddlers
When parents think sleep training, the often think about extinction or CIO sleep training. Although CIO sleep training works well for infants and younger toddlers, I prefer gentler methods for older …
The Bedtime Pass: A Great Sleep Training Technique for Older Kids
The bedtime pass is a favorite sleep training technique of mine. It's perfect if you are struggling with frequent curtains calls at bedtime, or even if you have a child who gets up occasionally at …
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Bedtime Fading: The “Secret Sauce” in Sleep Training
Discover how bedtime fading (also known as "bed time fading" or the "fading sleep training technique") can ease your child’s sleep struggles by aligning bedtime with their natural sleep cycle—learn …
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Cry It Out Sleep Training Explained: How to Use CIO To Sleep Train A Baby or Toddler
“Cry it out” (CIO) sleep training is one of the most commonly used and recommended sleep training methods. It’s the best studied in the medical literature.It’s also the sleep training method that most …
How to use the“Le Pause” method to help your baby sleep better
This weekend I met my friend Samuel at the park. A native of Brittany, he’s describing my children as “the mysterious French man”, but like me, he is a suburban dad here in Connecticut. This reminded …
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How To Deal With A Sleep Regression
Sleep regressions are a common concern for parents. If your child has been sleeping well, and then starts You may be in the the middle of a sleep regression. (I have some concerns about the …
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FAQ and Tips on Sleep Regressions
Sleep regressions are a major pain point for parents. I've covered there elsewhere What is the first thing parents should do if their child is now having sleep issues? Check and see if your …
What to do about a nap strike
Nap strikes are a special kind of sleep regression, where your child who used to nap like a champ just starts to refuse to go down for a nap. These occur common around the times that children are …
Are sleep regressions real?
I'm going to be honest here-- I don't love the term "sleep regression" because I feel like the term is imprecise. Eagle eyed readers may note that I put the term "regression" in quotes. Am I …
Dealing with Sleep As the Clocks Go Forward: DST and Your Child
Pretty soon, the clocks go forward as we "spring ahead" on Sunday, March 95h th at 2 AM. We set our clocks ahead an hour as we re-enter Daylight Saving Time. If you do not have children (and are not …
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