Tips for Getting Your Child to Sleep in Their Own Bed Mom and Dad’s bed is a safe and comfortable place for a young child. Just because you think it is time for her to sleep in her own bed doesn’t mean she will willingly go along with the plan. Try these tips for getting […]
Prefers Tummy Sleeping
Is Your Baby Tummy Sleeping? Q: “I have a 4-month-old who, up until now, has slept on her back just fine. But now that she can turn over, she often flips in the middle of the night. I know that sleeping on the back is important to prevent SIDS. What should I do?” A: It’s […]
Child Refuses Nap
Longer Naps Even When Your Baby Refuses My 10-month-old child refuses to take a morning nap and usually doesn’t get more than a half-hour nap during the day. Both babies and parents need naps. Ten-month-old babies need at least a one-hour nap in the morning and a one-to-two-hour snooze in the afternoon. Between one and […]
Overcrowded Family Bed
Getting Your Kids To Sleep Without An Overcrowded Family Bed Our six-year-old and two-year-old have both made our bed their regular resting spot. And while we enjoy the many benefits of the “family bed,” we’d like to get the kids to sleep in their own room. What’s the best way to accomplish this? Bed-sharing, or […]
“Nursing” Baby to Sleep at Child Care
Ensure “Nursing” Baby to Sleep While You Aren’t There My 15- month-old daughter will be entering childcare part-time and I’m concerned about naptime. At home she either nurses herself to sleep or I take her for a drive. How can I teach her another way to go to sleep? Talk to your childcare provider about […]
Sleep Per Day or Night
How Much Sleep Should Your Child Get Each Night Sleep is a vital part of health for all ages. Growth rates, performance, and even illnesses can all be negatively impacted when a child (or an adult) is chronically sleep deprived. Unfortunately, modern lifestyles often push bedtimes later, especially among working families who might not get […]
Baby Won’t Sleep
Why Baby Won’t Sleep I often get questions from parents about why their baby won’t sleep. A baby that wakes constantly throughout the night and is not easily comforted can be very concerning for a parent. This is a question recently asked of me at my practice: My three-month-old is constantly waking up during the […]
Goes To Sleep Late
What To Do When Your Baby Goes To Sleep Late My four-year-old refuses to go to sleep until we do – usually around 11:00 or 12:00 at night – and we have the worst time waking her up in the morning. How can I get her to bed earlier without a fight? Bedtime procrastination ranks […]
Military Mom
Comforting Your Child When Your A Military Mom I have a hard time getting my little girl who is almost three to go to sleep. Her Navy dad started sailing again after being home for the first three years of her life. What can I do? When drastic changes occur in a family’s routine, expect […]
Newborn Sleeps Too Much
Does Baby Sleep Too Much at 3 Weeks Old? What do I do if my baby sleeps too much? My baby is 3 weeks old, and I have to wake him up to feed him every 4 1/2 hours. Is this normal? Oh, how many mothers would love to have your “problem”! Sleep patterns in infants […]
Fights Sleep
Get Your Kid Who Fights Sleep To Bed Faster Our three-year-old fights sleep. It’s always a battle getting him to go to bed before 10:00 p.m., and by that time I’m more tired than he is. Tips to Get Your Kid Sleeping Faster Parents usually need their children to go to sleep earlier than the […]
Dad Travels
Cope When Dad Travels A Lot Why Your Child Can’t Sleep My husband travels a lot, and when he’s away our three-year-old is restless and often comes into my room in the middle of the night. How can I get her to sleep better during the times dad travels? When dad travels, children can usually […]