Co-sleeping is the practice where the child sleeps in bed with his parents. Not surprisingly, it is one of the most hotly debated and controversial topics related to pediatric sleep. Let’s see why.Some people argue that co-sleeping is the right and natural way to raise a child because the practice fosters a stronger bond and […]
I want out! That’s the message your toddler will send – one way or another – when he’s ready to wave goodbye to the crib and say hello to a big-kid bed. Your child might actually verbalize displeasure, or more likely, simply climb out of the crib.So, what needs to be done?First, resist the temptation […]
Early morning wakings are one of the toughest sleep problems to fix, if not the toughest. If you’re wondering why, it’s because after a decent night’s rest your child has got more energy to fight sleep in the morning. And the truth is, all of us come up into lighter sleep phases in the last […]
Seeing your baby cry is perhaps the most heartbreaking moment of all. You don’t want him to cry. You want him happy. And of course, you want him healthy. But for all that to happen, he needs to sleep properly.It would be nice if your child could learn how to sleep without any crying or […]
A leading researcher on temperament in infants and young children once said in despair, “When I raised my first child, I believed behavioral theories claiming that what I do as a parent molds my child’s character. With my second child, I was already a geneticist and believed that a child is born with characteristics that […]
Although your baby may give up regular nighttime feedings on his own by the time he’s three months old, do not expect – or insist – that such a young infant give them up altogether, all of a sudden.But if your child is at least three months old, still nurses or requires a bottle at […]
For an adult, sleep may seem a simple thing. You’re tired, you sleep. A baby, however, needs to learn how to do that. As surprising as it may sound, sleep is a skill that needs to be learned. Sleep training a child is undoubtedly one of the most challenging – and frustrating – things for all […]
Everything about baby sleep can seem frighteningly high-stakes (especially at 3 A.M. in the morning). Make one tiny mistake in his or her training and your child’s development will be seriously affected: he’ll either end up waking in the night well into his high school years, or worse, develop anxiety, depression, or mood swings. And […]
Once you set your mind to starting a family, waiting is the last thing you want to do, right? Sometimes it takes days or even months to get pregnant. This can leave some women with a sense of hopelessness. They can feel frustration, anxiety or depression. That brings us to another important question… How Long Does it Take […]
In an effort to once and for all put a rest to any debate about drinking during pregnancy, the American Academy of Pediatrics has put out a clear message: Don’t do it. Ever. At all. Not even a tiny bit. “No amount of alcohol should be considered safe to drink during any trimester of pregnancy.” […]
