Melatonin For Children? A Guide for Parents
Melatonin is widely used for children's sleep problems, but often misunderstood. Here's what parents and pediatricians need to know about when to try it and how to use it safely.
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Sleep Supplements
Melatonin Safety for Children: What Parents Need to Know About Overdoses, Dosing, and Drug Interactions
Melatonin overdoses in children have risen 530% in ten years. Here's what parents need to know about safe storage, mislabeled gummies, drug interactions, and the latest expert guidelines.
Sleep 101
Avoiding Sleep Problems with Falling Back: Your Child and the End of DST
Ahh, autumn. Halloween costumes, fall foliage, carving Jack-O-Lanterns and enjoying the crisp bite of a fresh apple. Those of use
Sleep 101
Dealing with Sleep As the Clocks Go Forward: DST and Your Child
Pretty soon, the clocks go forward as we "spring ahead" on Sunday, March 95h th at 2 AM.
Podcast
Ep 1: Sleeping Through The Night (part 1)
Night time awakenings are THE most common reason that parents bring their child to a sleep physician or consultant. Dr.
Parent Toolkit
Want to Stop Co-sleeping? Here's How
Crawling into bed with your child after a long day can be comforting. But this habit might interfere with her
Commandments of Good Sleep
Why You Fall Asleep Part 1: Harnessing Sleep Drive in Children for a Better Bedtime
When I see children or teenagers with sleep difficulties, the first questions in my mind are, "What is bedtime
Sleep 101
The Top Ten Sleep Training Mistakes You Need to Avoid for Better Sleep
What do the families who come into Sleep Clinic have in common? Almost all of them have tried sleep training
Sleep Training
Breaking Bad Sleep Habits in Kids
I’ve been thinking a lot about habits related to sleep issues in children, after having finished The Power of
Insomnia
Six tips for better sleep in lockdown, online school, and quarantine
(Check out the video! My kids had a heavy hand in this one. . .)
As we head into what promises to
Insomnia
Insomnia in Covid-- article in the New York Times
I was pleased to be quoted by Catherine Zuckerman in this very nice article on insomnia in the Covid-19. Between
Insomnia
"My Child Can't Sleep During Quarantine": What you can do
Is your child struggling with sleep during the Covid-19 lockdown? You are not alone. Many parents have told me that
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Late to Bed, Late to Rise in a 5 year old
Periodically I get emails from subscribers to my list. I like to share some of the more interesting questions that
A Teenager's Guide To Sleep
Eight Teen Sleep Tips You Haven't Heard Before
Teenagers are more sleep deprived than ever before— about 85% don’t get enough sleep at night. There are lots
Sleep 101
Restless Leg Syndrome in Children: A Common Cause of Insomnia
Restless leg syndrome in children is surprisingly common, but is frequently missed. If your child is fidgety or has leg
Sleep 101
Caffeine and Kids: What Parents Need to Know
For better or worse, we are moving from a culture of soda drinkers to coffee drinkers, and our kids are
Insomnia
Toddler Night Waking: "Why Does My Baby Wake Up Crying?"
<p>One of the biggest questions I get in Sleep Clinic is, "why does my baby
Commandments of Good Sleep
Prevent Sleep Problems in Kids: Keep Technology Out of The Bedroom
If you met me at a party, and wanted to know my best single piece of advice to keep your