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From pediatric sleep consultants and child psychologists to medical practitioners, our authors share valuable insights and practical advice backed by years of experience and evidence-based knowledge. Together, we aim to create a comprehensive resource that supports families in fostering healthy, restful sleep and overall well-being.

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Mom Guilt Stealing Your Sleep? 3 Truths from a Pediatric MD

One of the hardest things I had to do was leave my firstborn when he was four months old to return to work. Working overnight to resuscitate and care for other ...

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Child Sleep Debt: 3 Steps to Fix It Starting Tonight

Sleep is a basic human need, like breathing and eating. I think my husband would agree that sleep is at a premium in our home! The sleep deprivation and all tha...

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Sleep Hygiene for Children: Why It Really Matters

When it comes to almost any activity, there are things we have to do to prepare before embarking on that activity. We warm-up before working out, we study for t...

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Pediatric Sleep Misinformation: A Call to Action for Doctors

In today's digital age, parents frequently turn to the internet for information on various aspects of child-rearing, including pediatric sleep health. Unfortuna...

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Choosing a Sleep Consultant for Your Child? Read This First.

Navigating the overwhelming amount of advice on children's sleep can be tough for parents. Conflicting opinions from pediatricians, family, and online sources m...

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Toddler Insomnia: Signs, Causes, and What to Do

Behavioral Insomnia of Childhood (BIC) is the most common type of insomnia in toddlers and young children, and it typically presents in two forms.

Sleep-onset ...

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Baby Sleep Regressions: Milestones That Disrupt Sleep

Yes, developmental milestones in the first year can temporarily disrupt sleep. Let’s explore how these changes affect your baby and what you can do to support t...

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Meet our Experts!

Dr. Anya McLaren-Barnett

I’m a pediatric respirologist and sleep medicine physician who believes in equipping children with all they need to live healthy lives so they can maximize their full potential.

Chelsea Dawson

A Behavioral Therapist and Sleep Consultant with a Master’s of Professional Education (M.PEd) degree with a specialization in Applied Behaviour Analysis and completed the SHIP™ Program.

Karen Randall

A Registered Occupational Therapist with a Bachelor of Science Occupational Therapy (BScOT) and completed the SHIP™ Program.

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