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

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 3rd of 4 blog posts where we’re looking at 8 common myths about sleep training. If you missed the first two posts, you can read them here and here. 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 […]

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 […]

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. […]

Did you know that night waking is one of the most common sleep problems experienced by infants and children? Night waking along with problems at bedtime are the top two reasons little ones, and thus their parents, experience poor sleep. Today we’re going to look at why little ones wake up at night, and how […]

We watch TV before bed or scroll on our phones. We’re all guilty of this. The end of the day often seems like the only time of day we have a few minutes to ourselves to zone out and relax. It’s no secret that screens can impact our sleep as adults. We’ve all been in […]

Today we’re looking at the power of sleep and how sleep impacts a child’s growth and development. Beyond providing rest and rejuvenation, sleep plays a crucial role in a child’s growth and development. We’re going to explore the impact of sleep on various aspects of a child’s growth, including physical, cognitive, and emotional development. Understanding […]

Potty training is a hugely exciting time for parents. Finally, time to get rid of diapers! While you’re excited, you may also be nervous about the potty training process. You may wonder how to start, how to do it, and how long it might take. For most kiddos, daytime bladder control happens first and then, […]