I’ve been thinking a lot about habits related to sleep issues in children, after having finished The Power of Habit by Charles Duhigg (affiliate link). The dictionary defines habits as “a settled or …
Year in Sleep: 2020
Well, another year in the books for you and me. Certainly, although there were intimations of cases of a mysterious pneumonia in China one year ago, there’s no way that any of us anticipated the way …
Six tips for better sleep in lockdown, online school, and quarantine
https://youtu.be/VZZIBri_qV0 (Check out the video! My kids had a heavy hand in this one. . .) As we head into what promises to be a very long winter, many kids and parents are looking at online …
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At Long Last: Sleep Training Tools For the Exhausted Parent
Are you tired? Not sure how to help your kid sleep through the night? Here is my comprehensive guide to sleep training tools and methods to help tired parents and kids sleep better. These sleep …
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How to Stop Night Feeds in Your Child and Sleep Better
Before you starting thinking about sleep training, you need to look at your child's eating habits at night. I would strongly recommend that you stop any caloric intake as one of your first steps in …
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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 surprisingly risky for sleeping infants. Although memories of the first month or two of my …
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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, and supporting sleep training during early childhood, can reduce the risk of obesity in …
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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 people have. These entries are edited for privacy and brevity, and shared with …
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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 of reasons for this: excessive homework, too early school start times, and the intrusion …
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Successful Sleep in Infancy: Flipping The Switch
Recently, a friend contacted me about some sleep difficulties she was having with her baby: My 7 month old has started waking up more frequently in the last several weeks after a cold. For the last …
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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 better for your family. Think of them of rules of thumb, and not absolute. Good Sleep …
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Sleep Training 2 Month Old Babies: Still Not a Great Idea
There is a pediatric group in Manhattan recommending cry it out sleep training to two month olds babies. I was just quoted on a Wall Street Journal Article on this practice. Here’s what I said: While …
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Frequently Asked Questions about Sleep Training
I’'ve noticed some recurring themes in the comments I receive on my blog from desparate and tired parents. Unfortunately, the volume of comments has increased to the point where I can’t provide …
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Sleep Training Doesn’t Hurt Your Child
One of my most important jobs is giving families permission to sleep train their children because parents often feel very guilty and selfish about this. The fact is, sleep training your child is not …
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Is Your Toddler Screaming at Bedtime? Here’s a Plan for You
Fighting Over Bedtime Happens A Lot-- Even To Pediatricians Bedtime battles are a common cause of stress for parents and kids. Sometimes your child may stay calm but use delaying tactics such as …
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