Proven advice for better sleep in kids and parents
For better or worse, the summer is past its halfway point. Believe it or not, some parents will be sending kids back to school in a few weeks. The prospect may fill some with melancholy (kids, …
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As a sleep doctor and parent, I think that permanent daylight saving is a terrible idea for kids. Here's some information on why this is event being considered. Several months ago, in a …
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Pretty soon, the clocks go forward as we "spring ahead" on Sunday, March 13th 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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Many people decide to sleep train their child when they are really struggling-- I know because I see the traffic on my website, especially in January. Parents who succeed at sleep training often know …
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As of May 12, 2021, the CDC recommended that children 12 and up should receive the COVID 19 vaccine after it was given emergency use authorization by the FDA . The American Academy of Pediatrics has …
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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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On the surface of it, the timing of falling asleep seems fairly easy to understand. Once you have been awake for a certain period of time, you become tired and eventually go to sleep. The technical …
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