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 […]

Have you ever heard the term “wake windows?” If you’re trying to figure out a schedule for your baby or improve his sleep, you’ve likely run across this term. Today we’re diving into what wake windows are, why they’re important, and finally, providing examples of wake windows by age.  What Are Wake Windows? Wake windows […]

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 […]