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I’m a pediatric sleep physician, and I’m passionate about helping you and your child sleep better.

I’m a dad and a pediatrician, and I know that good sleep is important for your whole family. I direct the Yale Pediatric Sleep Center. I’ve been giving the best online sleep information to tired families since 2012. More about me.

Craig Canapari, MD

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All My Best Sleep Training Advice…Right at Your Fingertips

Don’t want to pick through my blog posts to get the information you need? Grab a copy of my book, It’s Never Too Late To Sleep Train, and start getting better sleep for the whole family. Available now at all major booksellers.

“I truly believe Dr. Canapari’s book is the new gold standard when it comes to sleep advice for families.”
–Dr. Natasha Burgert, pediatrician and blogger


This book is like having a pediatric sleep expert on speed dial. Every parent will benefit from Dr. Canapari’s sensible, science-backed advice, and he helps families form sleep habits that stick. It’s Never Too Late to Sleep Train is the practical way out of the cycle of overnight awakening and exhaustion.”

Wendy Sue Swanson, MD

My top sleep training posts

Go straight to my top posts on sleep training

I’ve got you covered, whether you want to stop cosleeping or night feeding, avoid sleep training pitfalls, or select the best sleep training technique for your child.

Teen Sleep Help

Teens need sleep help too!

Teens also struggle with sleep. Early school start times and their natural biology lead to chronic sleep deprivationHomework can be a problem as well. Here’s a list of great resources to help teens with sleep.


Thinking about melatonin?

Melatonin is the most common sleep aid used in children and adults. It’s also a hormone and can be tricky to use. Whether or not you should try it is a matter to discuss with your pediatrician. Here’s my article on everything parents should know when considering melatonin.


The Blog

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