Transitioning From Two to One Nap Per Day
I struggled figuring out nap time, and once I had nap time under control the next challenge was transitioning from two to...
How Much Sleep do Babies, Children, Teenagers and Adults Need?
Sleep is important for our overall health, it allows our body and mind to recharge. The amount of sleep that we need changes throughout our...
What to Know Before You Start Baby Sleep Training?
I think most parents have been frustrated at some point in time when it comes to baby sleep. There are many...
Nightmares in Toddlers
A month ago for an entire week, Madi has woken up suddenly in the middle of the night from nightmares. She is...
What is Sleep Hygiene and How do you Practice it?
The past three months have been stressful since COVID-19 was declared a pandemic. As a result, many people have been struggling with sleep....
Common Sleep Myths
Sleep Myth #1: My anxiety will get better if I just get more sleep. Fact: Anxiety and sleep...
Why Sleep Training Will Not Hurt Your Child
Throughout my medical training, I thought putting an infant to sleep was as simple as putting them down in a bassinet or...
What is Positional Plagiocephaly (Flat Head Syndrome) and How is it Treated?
The safest place for your baby to sleep is on their back. The American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) recommends “back to sleep for...
Trouble Sleeping? Relaxation Techniques For Sleep
In my family medicine practice, I often see patients that have trouble sleeping. Particularly difficulty falling asleep. In medicine, this is known...
Over-the-counter melatonin for sleep in children
Remember when you brought your newborn baby home from the hospital and she slept during the day but was awake all night? ...
