When I see children or teenagers with sleep difficulties, the first questions in my mind are, "What is bedtime like? What time is it? How long does it take to fall asleep?" Often, one of the …
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Melatonin For Children? A Guide for Parents
Pediatricians frequently recommend melatonin for children with sleep problems, or parents might try it themselves. However, the proper use of melatonin is frequently misunderstood. Here is a …
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Lack of Sleep is A Cause of Childhood Obesity
Childhood obesity is common and has become even more of a problem during the COVID-19 pandemic. So has short sleep and sleep difficulties. Interestingly, lack of sleep is a cause of childhood obesity, …
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Strollercoaster Podcast: Can We Get Some Sleep
I had the pleasure of being a guest on the phenomenal Strollercoaster podcast. Â Hosted by Faith Salie, who is an author, actress, and comedian, this is perhaps my favorite parenting podcast given it's …
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The Parents and Kids Back To School Sleep Tune-Up- Delta edition
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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Toddler Night Wakings: What Causes Them and How to Fix them
 Toddler night wakings are especially painful as they can cry longer than infants, and are harder to reassure than older children. One of the most common causes of night wakings in infants, toddlers, …
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