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

Infants nap anywhere from 3-4 times per day. As they grow and approach ages 3-5, they stop napping all together. This transition occurs because as children grow and develop, their sleep needs change, including their nap requirements. Knowing when to drop a nap can be confusing for parents. Today we’re tackling knowing when your little […]

Sleep plays a huge and important role in the growth and development of young children. Understanding sleep regulation in infants and young children helps us provide the necessary support to establish healthy sleep habits. There are three important factors involved in the regulation of sleep in children: Circadian Rhythms  One of the key factors influencing […]

You want to take a vacation but then you may feel some dread around how this may affect your little one’s sleep. If so, you’re not alone. I’m sharing travel and sleep tips for infants and children today which will hopefully help you worry less and relax more on vacation! Vacations with kids can be wonderful […]

I’m sharing a ton of sleep tips for newborns today. 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 or night. This is a super challenging and exhausting time for parents. With a few small […]

Children don’t sleep well and wake up at night for various reasons. Some children will have difficulty falling asleep or will delay going to bed because of bedtime fears and worries. Nightmares and night terrors are common problems in children. If you’re wondering how to help your child with nightmares, today’s article is for you! […]

Many children with ADHD struggle to fall asleep at bedtime. Children with ADHD are more likely to experience problems with sleep than children without ADHD. It’s thought children with ADHD have a delayed circadian rhythm and thus produce melatonin later in the day. Sometimes medications to treat ADHD, like stimulants, may also make it harder […]

One of the most common complaints I hear from parents is that their infant or toddler wakes up multiple times at night and requires assistance to get back to sleep. This is often exhausting for parents. The primary cause for this is having negative sleep associations. Today we’re going to discuss what sleep associations are […]

Figuring out how much sleep your child needs is an important but somewhat complicated task. Today we’re going to look at how many hours of sleep are recommended for different age groups and signs of insufficient sleep.  The most important thing to know is that each child is going to be different and may not […]