Proven advice for better sleep in kids and parents
Behavioral insomnia in children, part 2 "Bedtime" conjures up images of warm milk, cuddles, footie pajamas, and Goodnight Moon. It should be a lovely capstone for parent and child. For some families, …
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Recently another blogger asked me for the five most things I thought that all parents should know about sleep. It was a bit hard for me to narrow it down, as this whole site is basically my answer to …
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For better or worse, we are moving from a culture of soda drinkers to coffee drinkers, and our kids are following us. Unfortunately, caffeine and kids do not necessarily go well together. When I …
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Obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) in children is both common and serious problem. Although I write a lot about insomnia and sleep training issues, much of my practice concentrates on evaluating and …
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One of the biggest questions I get in Sleep Clinic is, "why does my baby wake up crying at night?" Infant and toddler night waking can cause serious sleep disruption for the whole family. There are a …
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"Why is he so tired all of the time?" I get asked this question a lot in Sleep Clinic.Their child can't get out of bed in the morning, or is falling asleep in school. Or, alternatively, she just …
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If you met me at a party, and wanted to know my best single piece of advice to keep your child from having sleep problems, here it is: 1. If you child has technology (television, computers, …
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Q: My husband has been travelling a lot lately and my six year-old has been sleeping in my bed at night. I noticed that she frequently grinds her teeth at night. This happens when she is falling …
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As a sleep expert, I understand how important it is for parents and caregivers to ensure their children get enough sleep for optimal health and development. That's why I created a comprehensive guide …
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Recently, week, a study was published with the innocuous title of “Napping, development and health from 0 to 5 years: a systematic review”. From the media coverage, you would guess that toddler naps …
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I’ve learned a lot from Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg. She is a clinical psychologist boarded in Sleep Medicine. She is the director of Behavioral Sleep Medicine at Gaylord Sleep Medicine, which is soon to …
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This month I'm soliciting advice from my friends and colleagues on how to get 30 more minutes of sleep a night in 2015. I'm pleased to start with advice from Dr. Meir Kryger, who is a legend in the …
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Imagine I told you that I had a new pill I had developed. It would improve your mood and your ability to pay attention. It would reduce your appetite and help you to be more active and lose weight. It …
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What would you say if I told you that there is one thing you can do to avoid sleep problems in your child as they get older, even into adulthood? It's really easy. In fact, if you are lucky, you just …
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I was interviewed last month at Wellocracy about way your body clock can work for you or against you. For most people, their schedule is working against their natural inclinations. If you are …
