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)
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Ask Dr. C
"Breaking rocks" -- Teeth Grinding In A Child
Q: My husband has been travelling a lot lately and my six year-old has been sleeping in my bed at
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
A Teenager's Guide To Sleep
The Discomfort of Giving Sleep Medications to Healthy Teens
Last week, I published a long post entitled, Should My Child Take Melatonin? A Guide for Parents. In that article,
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
A Teenager's Guide To Sleep
Adolescent Sleep In Crisis: Webinar and Slides
Here is the recording of the talk I gave 4/1/15 with Terra Ziporyn Snider at Yale Grand Rounds.
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
Sleep As A Drug of Choice: Dr. Maida Chen Ends Her #YearofNoSleep
"And then came Holiday Season 2014, the apex of #TheYearOfNoSleep. Everything felt frenetic and frantic. I drowned in a vortex of inefficiency. Everything took forever, and nothing got done. Rock bottom was hit. Reality set in of just how awful I felt. The quality of my life in every aspect imaginab
Sleep 101
How Reading At Night Can Help You Cope With Nocturnal Awakenings
As part of my series on how to get 30 more minutes of sleep a night, Dr. Lynelle Schneeberg writes about how to using reading to deal with those long nighttime awakenings.
Commandments of Good Sleep
How Children and Adults With Chronic Pain Can Get More Sleep
I first met Dr. Valerie Crabtree several years ago at the Sleep Meeting in Boston after going to a great
A Teenager's Guide To Sleep
Terra Ziporyn Snider on Building a Sleep Friendly Community
Terra Ziporyn Snider writes eloquently here on the importance of creating sleep friendly communities. This is one of my favorite things I've published.
Commandments of Good Sleep
Manage Your Mornings: Sarah Honaker on Maximizing Sleep
Most sleep advice is around going to bed earlier, but here Dr. Sarah Honaker talks about ways to make your mornings run more smoothly which can help you sleep a bit later.
Commandments of Good Sleep
"Tune Out Before You Tuck In": Dennis Rosen on Mindfulness and Getting More Sleep
My friend Dennis Rosen offers some advice on why quieting your mind before getting into bed can be important in helping you fall asleep at night.
Commandments of Good Sleep
Put that Smartphone Down! A Key Step in Getting More Sleep
Smartphones, tablets, and e-readers may be corrosive to your sleep. Here's some great advice from Meir Kryger, a world renowned sleep expert, on why this is and the importance of controlling your use of these devices.
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.
A Teenager's Guide To Sleep
Almost All Teens Are Sleep Deprived
Sleep deprivation in teens is at epidemic levels in this country. A recent study was published by the Centers for
A Teenager's Guide To Sleep
Later School Start Times Can Save Lives
The documentary Sleepless in America on the National Geographic Channel starts with the powerful story of a man who lost
Commandments of Good Sleep
Get That Television Out of Your Kid's Room. Now.
What would you say if I told you that there is one thing you can do to avoid sleep problems