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Dr Craig Canapari's Blog
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.
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.
Should you give your child L-theanine for sleep?
L-theanine is one of the most popular sleep supplements, but should children take it? A pediatric sleep physician reviews two recent systematic reviews, the lone pediatric trial, FDA concerns, and explains why he doesn't recommend it for kids.
Sleep Training Starter Kit
Course Complete — What's Next
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.
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.
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.
Sleep Training Starter Kit
Transforming Your Child's Bedroom
Sleep Training Starter Kit
Quick Tips for a Better Bedtime
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.
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.
parenting
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.
Sleep Supplements
Melatonin and Heart Failure? Why I’m Not Losing Sleep Over the Headlines"
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Sleep 101
Why some kids stop napping earlier than others
Nap transitions are a challenging topic— for parents, pediatricians, and sleep consultants. It’s difficult to predict when children when
Sleep 101
A Comprehensive Guide to Sleep Regressions
Sleep regressions– a temporary worsening of your child's sleep– are a common experience for parents. They are also
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
Sleep Supplements
Why Magnesium Sprays and Lotions Don’t Work for Children’s Sleep (According to Science)
Magnesium supplements for sleep in general are having a moment. One thing that has been puzzling to me is how