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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Why Permanent Daylight Saving Time is a Terrible Idea for Kids
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. In March of 2022, in a …
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How to help children with anxiety sleep better
This is a recent article from my newsletter on the role parental behavior plays in helping kids with anxiety sleep better (or keeps them struggling). If you find this useful, please feel free to …
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Finally! A Podcast All About Kids’ Sleep Issues
I’m excited to announce the launch of my new podcast, The Sleep Edit, co-hosted with my friend Arielle Greenleaf, a noted sleep consultant. In this podcast, we'll explore common sleep issues affecting …
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