Sleep reading for parents and clinicians

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 babies was hard knowing my baby was still not sleeping through the night and would be looking for me when he woke up. Let me tell you if ...

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 that comes with is all too fresh for me. About 15 months ago, my youngest son was a newborn. Who remembers (or is currently going through) t...

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 tests before taking them and we buy all the ingredients before making our favorite meal. We know that preparing in advance and following a...

Navigating the overwhelming amount of advice on children's sleep can be tough for parents. Conflicting opinions from pediatricians, family, and online sources make it hard to find a clear path to peaceful nights. This blog emphasizes the importance of evidence-based sleep professionals to guide p...

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 association type: Your child has learned to fall asleep only with a specific condition or association, such as being rocked, fed, held, o...

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 them during this time. Motor Milestones When babies develop new motor skills, such as rolling, crawling, or standing, they often want to...