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# Busting Sleep Myths: From Wake Windows to Sleepy Teens (Ep. 4)
- URL: https://drcraigcanapari.com/sleep_myths/
- Published: 2024-03-04T22:47:38.000Z
- Updated: 2024-03-04T22:47:38.000Z
- Author: Craig Canapari MD
- Tags: Podcast, #canapari-gmail-com, #wp, #wp-podcast, #Import 2026-02-27 17:07

Today, we're cutting through the noise to bring clarity to some common pediatric sleep myths that frequently confuse tired parents. Dr. Canapari and Arielle are tackling:

- Wake windows
- Sleep regressions
- Nap strikes
- Whether you should or should not wake a sleeping baby
- Teenage sleep myths

**Notable Quotes:**

- "Children are as unique in their sleep needs as they are in their personalities. It's our job to guide, not dictate, their path to better sleep." - Dr. Craig Canapari
- "The concept of wake windows has become a maze for parents. Let's simplify and tailor sleep strategies to fit the child, not the other way around." - Ariel Greenleaf
- "Initiating a bedtime routine early is key, but adjusting strategies as your child grows is equally important." - Dr. Craig Canapari on establishing and evolving sleep routines.
- "Addressing sleep is not just about tonight's rest; it's about setting a foundation for healthy sleep habits that last a lifetime." - Arielle Greenleaf

**Time Stamps:**

- 00:00 Introduction and Discussion on Naps
- 00:15 Debunking Sleep Myths and Discussing Wake Windows
- 08:44 Understanding Sleep Regressions
- 17:17 The Controversy of Nap Strikes
- 23:05 The Impact of Napping on Nighttime Sleep
- 23:39 The Role of Daycare in Children's Sleep Patterns
- 25:35 Debunking Sleep Myths: Late Bedtimes and Desired Wake Times
- 38:22 The Controversy of Sleep Training
- 42:38 The Struggle of Teenagers with Early School Start Times
- 45:33 Closing Thoughts and Future Advocacy

## Show notes

- [Do wake windows really help babies and kids nap better?](https://drcraigcanapari.com/do-wake-windows-help-kids-nap-better/)
- [How to deal with a sleep regression](https://drcraigcanapari.com/how-to-deal-with-a-sleep-regression/)
- [Are sleep regressions real?](https://drcraigcanapari.com/are-sleep-regressions-real/)
- [Dealing with a nap strike](https://drcraigcanapari.com/what-to-do-about-nap-strikes/)
- [FAQ and Tips for Sleep Regressions](https://drcraigcanapari.com/faq-and-tips-on-sleep-regressions/)
- [Sleep regressions in the NYT:](https://www.nytimes.com/2020/04/15/parenting/baby/sleep-regression.html?ref=drcraigcanapari.com)
- [Iglowstein article– on sleep needs and nap timing](https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/12563055/?ref=drcraigcanapari.com)
- [Study on driving in sleep deprived mothers:](https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/full/10.1111/jsr.14083?ref=drcraigcanapari.com)
- Understanding [sleep drive](https://drcraigcanapari.com/harnessing-sleep-drive-for-a-better-bedtime/) and [the circadian clock](https://drcraigcanapari.com/why-you-fall-asleep-part-2-understanding-the-body-clock/) in children
- [Facebook groups raise cortisol in moms](https://www.wsj.com/articles/the-research-is-in-facebook-mom-groups-really-do-stress-women-out-11670634950?ref=drcraigcanapari.com)
- [More help on napping](https://drcraigcanapari.com/nap-problems/)