Sleep Tips And Evidence-Based Sleep Information From A Family Nurse Practitioner

For families with children with autism spectrum disorder (ASD), sleep issues are a common and significant concern. Research shows that 50-80% of children with autism experience some degree of difficulty with sleep. When a child with autism doesn’t sleep well, the effects go beyond just sleep and may affect the child during the day. For […]

There’s a right way to sleep train. I am a bad parent for wanting to sleep train my child. This is the final blog post in the series of four where we’re looking at 8 common myths about sleep training. If you missed first three take a look here – first, second and third posts. There’s […]

This is the 2nd of 4 blog posts where we’re looking at 8 common myths about sleep training. If you missed the first post, take a look. There’s a lot of misinformation and judgment about sleep training. To me, sleep training means teaching a child independent, age-appropriate sleep habits. My goal and priority is to […]

Today and for the next 3 blog posts we’ll take a look at 8 common myths about sleep training. There’s a lot of misinformation and judgment about sleep training. To me, sleep training means teaching a child independent, age-appropriate sleep habits. My goal and priority is to always support a family in a way that […]

Have you ever wondered if your little one’s separation anxiety is affecting their sleep? If so, you’re in the right place. Today we’re going to chat about how separation anxiety affects sleep and tips to help. What is separation anxiety?  Basically, separation anxiety occurs when your little one loses sight of you and becomes nervous […]

Snoring is often associated with adults, but it’s not uncommon for children to snore as well. While occasional snoring in children may be harmless, persistent snoring may be a cause for concern. Understanding the causes, risks, and potential solutions for snoring in children is helpful when determining our level of concern around a child’s snoring. […]

What does normal newborn sleep look like? Today we’re answering that question and taking a closer look at all things sleep and newborns.  Newborns sleep a ton! As you know, newborn sleep is often a little chaotic. A newborn will eat and sleep at all hours of the day regardless of day/night. This is a […]

We are creatures of habit. Our bodies work best when we have predictable and regular schedules, especially around sleep. Consistent sleep schedules not only contribute to adequate rest but also positively impact a child’s behavior, cognitive function, and overall mood. A consistent sleep schedule starts with answering the question – What is an ideal bedtime […]