Sleep hygiene
At Long Last: Sleep Training Tools For the Exhausted Parent
So, we've covered why fixing your child's sleep problem is not selfish because it is good
parenting
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
parenting
Three Reasons to Ignore Your Child’s Annoying Behaviors
Sometimes, your best strategy for dealing with your child’s annoying behaviors is to ignore them. Here are three reasons
Press
The Agony and Ecstasy of Room Sharing for Siblings
Room sharing for siblings presents special challenges for parents and families when it comes to getting a good night of
parenting
What Bedtime Means: A Short Essay for Parents
Not to be maudlin or morbid, but how many bedtimes do you have left with your children? Each night represents
Sleep 101
Eight Steps to Make Your Baby Sleep Better and Avoid Sleep Training
Let me be real for a moment— nobody WANTS to sleep train their child. Although it is both safe and
Sleep Training
An Open Letter to the Author of “Our Sleep Training Nightmare”
This is a response to this article, “Our Sleep Training Nightmare,” published in the New York Times 10/7/16,
Commandments of Good Sleep
28 Rules for Better Sleep For Kids of Any Age
Last week I published my Good Sleep Manifesto. This week, I've put together a list of ways to
Sleep 101
"Curtain Calls," Limit Setting and Bedtime Battles
Behavioral insomnia in children, part 2
"Bedtime" conjures up images of warm milk, cuddles, footie pajamas, and Goodnight
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
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
Parent Toolkit
Five Sleep Myths Some Pediatricians Believe
Sleep problems in children are some of the most common concerns which parents have, but frequently pediatricians (and other clinicians)
Off-topic
So Long to The Toddler Bed: A Father's Day Meditation
I've been updating this website and came across this article from 9 years ago, written when my younger
Sleep 101
How Much Sleep Do Kids Need? (With Bonus Grown-Up Info)
As a sleep expert, I understand how important it is for parents and caregivers to ensure their children get enough
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.
Commandments of Good Sleep
Resolve to Get 30 More Minutes Of Sleep in 2015
This year, I’m making it a New Year’s Resolution to commit to getting 30 minutes more of sleep. Will you join me? Many people choose losing weight, exercising more, or improving relationships. Sleeping more will help with all of these goals.