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Written by pediatric sleep consultants, child psychologists, occupational therapists, and physicians. Practical guidance, grounded in evidence, from people who work with children's sleep every day.
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 ...
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...
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...
In today's digital age, parents frequently turn to the internet for information on various aspects of child-rearing, including pediatric sleep health. Unfortuna...
Navigating the overwhelming amount of advice on children's sleep can be tough for parents. Conflicting opinions from pediatricians, family, and online sources m...
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 ...
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...
Dr. Anya McLaren-Barnett
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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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