Proven advice for better sleep in kids and parents
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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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 …
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 …
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 …
Pretty soon, the clocks go forward as we "spring ahead" on Sunday, March 10th 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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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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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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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 guide …
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As parents, we all look forward to the peace and quiet which occurs when our children are finally tucked quietly into their beds. However, sometimes kids get up at night and do weird stuff. In a new …
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Sadly, I'm not on vacation right now. I hope you are. Dealing with jet lag, figuring out sleeping arrangements, and working around everyone's schedule can be challenging. I thought that I would share …
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Summer vacation means freedom for most kids. However, sleep schedules tend to fall by the wayside during the summer months. Many parents worry about teen summer sleep. Learn how you can help your …
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Toddler early morning awakenings are one of the most challenging sleep problems for parents to deal with. They can also be a big problem in preschoolers. Fortunately, you can get your child to sleep …
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Room sharing but not bed sharing is recommend in the first six months of life for safe sleep and avoiding accidental death in infants. However, for some parents, this may result in unsafe sleep …
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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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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 …
