There are many methods of sleep training to the point that it can sometimes be overwhelming. Extinction is a method of sleep training baby that involves systematic ignoring in children. There are two types...
If there is one thing new parents talk about a lot, its sleep and their newly born baby. How is my newborn baby sleeping? How is my baby napping? Is my baby sleeping through the night? Do...
For the past 6 months I have been travelling with my toddler Madi between Edmonton and Atlanta (We live in Atlanta for 4 weeks and then I work in Edmonton for 2 weeks at a time). What...
If your reading this article, you’ve probably heard of sleep training and considered if it is the right idea for your family. I wanted to start off by saying that baby sleep is a journey, and sleep...
As a physician I tell patient’s that it is safe to sleep train starting at 4-6 months as long as the infant has no concerns with growth and development. Newborn sleep is challenging. I only started sleep...
All you Moms out there probably know the importance of a good nights rest. Without it, we are more cranky, irritable, and our mental health suffers. I often have patients ask me how to sleep better. ...
I often get asked by parents "Why wont my child sleep," and "does my child have insomnia?" If your child wont sleep, it may be because of some common causes that can cause insomnia or sleep...
In the spirit of "Sleep Training Week" I know many of you Mama's out there have struggled with your toddlers nap times, timing your toddlers nap, and consolidating your toddlers naps. I wasn’t able to find a...
I have received hundreds of messages and emails from mama’s out there asking me about sleep training! As a family doctor, I often get asked "how much sleep does my baby need." The amount of sleep that we need...
When I went through my medical training I thought putting your baby to sleep was as simple as putting your baby in the bassinet or crib. In fact, even when my patients came in complaining of how difficult it...
