Insomnia
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'
Snooze News
Sleep 101
Is Room Sharing in Infancy Necessary for Safe Sleep?
Room sharing but not bed sharing is recommend in the first six months of life for safe sleep and avoiding
Newsletter
"Snooze News" April 2021 edition
Spring is in the air— although some of my midwestern friends seem to have just had snow. (So glad we
Snooze News
Year in Sleep: 2020
Well, another year in the books for you and me. Certainly, although there were intimations of cases of a mysterious
Sleep 101
Can Babies Safely Sleep in Car Seats?
Safe sleep in infancy is a challenging topic for tired parents. A recent study shows that car seats can be
Snooze News
Does sleep training reduce the risk of childhood obesity?
A recent study out of New Zealand suggests that educating parents about sleep prior to the birth of their child,
Commandments of Good Sleep
Does Introducing Solids Early Help Your Baby Sleep? New research suggests yes but. . .
Parents often wonder if solids will help baby sleep better. A new research study was released this week about solid
Snooze News
Children And Teens Need Sleep To Thrive. Why Is This Controversial?
This article was co-written with Terra Ziporyn Snider Ph. D, the co-founder and executive director of Start School Later.
Recently,
Sleep 101
Five Things Parents Should Know About Sleep
Recently another blogger asked me for the five most things I thought that all parents should know about sleep. It
A Teenager's Guide To Sleep
CDC: School Starts Too Early
Today the Centers for Disease Control published the results of an annual survey of over 39,000 schools in the
Sleep Training
Sleep Training in Early Infancy: Would You Do It?
“When we first told our in-laws what we were doing, they thought we were monsters. Now they think we’re
Sleep 101
Do Toddler Naps After Age 2 “Spoil Sleep”? Not So Fast
A new study reviewed all of the evidence about napping in small children and suggested that naps may cause problems at night in some children over age two. Here's what this means, and why you shouldn't panic.
A Teenager's Guide To Sleep
Almost All Teens Are Sleep Deprived
Sleep deprivation in teens is at epidemic levels in this country. A recent study was published by the Centers for
A Teenager's Guide To Sleep
Later School Start Times Can Save Lives
The documentary Sleepless in America on the National Geographic Channel starts with the powerful story of a man who lost
Sleep hygiene
AAP Issues Call to Arms: Teens Should Start School At 8:30 AM
Let's perform a thought experiment for a moment:
if you knew that in your child's school
Sleep Training
The Best Curtain Call Ever?
As a sleep doctor, I hear a lot of creative excuses that children come up with as the try to
A Teenager's Guide To Sleep
A Great Video on Sleep For Teens, By A Teen
The American Sleep Medicine Foundation held a contest for teenagers to put together a short film about sleep. The winner
Commandments of Good Sleep
Be A Bedtime Drill Sergeant
Like all parents, we have learned what works in our home through trial and error with our little boys, who