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What’s a bedtime pass and can I use it with my toddler?
What are some baby sleep myths?
Can snoring or sleep apnea affect my child’s development?
Is it true that sugar can make children more active and keep them awake?
My daughter is waking all night to go potty now that she is toilet trained. Help!
How can I get my baby to nap longer?
Should I let him cry without checking at bedtime?
What do I do when he talks to me after lights out?
Can you explain sleep cycles?
My baby cries all night. What can I do?
How do I get my child on a nap schedule?
I’m pregnant. What can I expect about my sleep?
When should I start using a bedtime routine?
Can my toddler sleep with a doll or toy?
What is Ferber sleep training?
He has ADHD. What can I expect about his sleep?
Where should I give my baby a bedtime bottle?
What should I know about toddler sleep?
What is a good bedtime for my infant?
My child has seizures. How can I be sure he is safe while he is sleeping?
Should I keep my child’s doctors’ appointments during the coronavirus pandemic?
How can I make co-sleeping safer?
When can I start using rewards?
Is it safe for my baby to sleep in a swing?
How often should I check while sleep training?
How can I do sleep training with as little crying as possible?
How do I stop worrying about him overnight?
How do I help my baby sleep during the coronavirus pandemic?
Many of these recommendations do not seem to match my parenting style, cultural beliefs, or generally what my family does. What can I take away from this website?
My daughter has ADHD. Will that affect her sleep?
How do I transition him from sleeping in a swing to sleeping in a crib?
How can I keep my baby on a schedule on vacation?
How can dream feeds help?
How do I talk to my children about the coronavirus?
How can I help my baby sleep through the night?
My little one has Prader-Willi Syndrome. What specific things should I know about his sleep?Â
How should I sleep train my twins?
Should I worry about his sleep during the coronavirus pandemic?
What are the risks of sharing a bed with my baby?
How might the coronavirus pandemic schedule affect my older child’s or teen’s sleep?
Will sleep help my child’s immune system fight coronavirus?
How do I help my baby with eczema sleep better?
Where should I nurse my baby at bedtime?
How do I get her to sleep through the night?
How can I tell if my toddler is sleeping too much?
Should I wake my baby from his nap if he sleeps for too long?
What should I do if my baby vomits while I’m teaching her to self-soothe?
Dear Pandemic: Why prioritize sleep?
How can I help my child with autism settle down and get ready for bed?
My little one has an inconsistent schedule during the day because of work and childcare schedules. What can do to keep her naps consistent?
My child has autism. What can I expect about her sleep?
My daycare closed because of the coronavirus. How do I transition to a new one?
Where is it safest for a baby to sleep?
My toddler keeps standing up in the crib – what can I do?
What is a dream feed?
What can I do if sleep training is overwhelming?
What is melatonin and when does a baby’s brain start producing it?
Is it OK for my children to share a room?
How can I help my child who has more nightmares than usual since the coronavirus pandemic?
How much should my infant be sleeping?
What is narcolepsy and when does it develop?
How old do you have to be to get a diagnosis of asthma? How do I know if my toddler has it, and how can that affect his sleep?
Why is it important for my baby to self-soothe at bedtime?
Is it safe to let my baby sleep with pacifiers that have stuffed animals or a ribbon attached to them?
My baby has a feeding tube. What can I do to help her sleep?
When is bed-sharing, a form of co-sleeping, extra risky?
Does sharing a bed with my child affect the risk of SIDS?
How can caffeine affect my toddler’s sleep?
What should I do when my baby misses a nap?
How can I help him nap at home like at daycare?
How much should my newborn be napping?
He never wakes happy, what can I do?
When do babies sleep through the night?
Is it okay to use a pacifier?
Does white noise help sleep?
My baby screams and cries every time I put her down for a nap. What can I do to change that?
What is obstructive sleep apnea?
What if her bedtime changes?
Can we video chat with family at bedtime during the coronavirus pandemic?
How do I manage tantrums during the coronavirus pandemic?
How do I transition my baby from co-sleeping to sleeping in her own crib or room?
How do I get her to stay in her bed?
My toddler has epilepsy, what are some things to consider about her sleep?
My toddler wakes up multiple times a night. What do I do?
How can I stop nursing during the night?
He climbs – how can I keep him in the crib?
How do we stop our oldest from waking the baby?
My baby has sleep apnea. Can she die in her sleep?
Should my newborn sleep in a bassinet or cradle?
What are the top 4 sleep training myths?
Can cereal help a baby sleep longer?
How does sleep affect attention and learning?
My baby was exposed to opioids. How will he sleep?
Can I keep breastfeeding and do sleep training at the same time?
My baby has reflux. What should I do?
How can sleep help my child during the day?
What are nighttime fears? How is that different from something like an anxiety disorder? How can I respond to nighttime fears?
He has his days and nights switched. What can I do?
Is it harmful for him to cry himself to sleep?
He has an ear infection. How do I help him sleep?
My child is having nightmares. What can I do?
My child has autism. How will he sleep?
What is the difference between obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) and central sleep apnea (CSA)?
My child has Down syndrome. What should I know about his sleep?
How do I manage my own stress as a parent during the coronavirus pandemic?
Should I use music to help my baby get to sleep?
How do I get her to sleep later in the morning?
What’s the best sleepwear for my baby?
Can I do sleep training and wean night feedings at the same time?
When should I consider putting a small mattress on the floor for my toddler?
My baby shakes and has jerky movements as she falls asleep and while she is sleeping. What should I do?
How do we stop the baby from waking our son?
How late in the day can my baby nap?
My preschooler stopped napping! What can I do to help him nap more often?
She still cries after weeks of sleep training – help!
When should I move my baby from a crib to a bed?
My child has Trisomy 21, or Down Syndrome. What things should I know about his sleep?Â
How do I get him to stay in his room overnight?
How do I help my preschooler relax (and myself, too!) during the coronavirus pandemic?
Is it okay to co-sleep?
What should we do if one of our twins cries while the other is sleeping?
Does my baby have coronavirus if she coughs more than usual?
Is it safe for our cat to sleep with our baby?
What are some examples of how a routine might be changed for my child with autism or other developmental needs?
Is it safe to let my baby sleep on his stomach?
Are cosleepers safe?
What is melatonin and what does it do?
What should I do if my child strips off her clothes and diaper in her crib?
What do I do if her obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) surgery was cancelled because of the coronavirus pandemic?
How do I get him to fall asleep without a bottle?
Is it OK if she sleeps with a blankie on her face?
What can I do to help at bedtime while I am isolated from my family during the coronavirus pandemic?
My baby won’t sleep – what am I doing wrong?
Do babies have nightmares?
My child has special needs. Can I use the information on the rest of this website?
Is it normal for my baby to sleep with his eyes open?
Is my baby all of a sudden waking up several times a night because she feels the (my) coronavirus stress?
My toddler falls asleep while watching a movie every night. How do I get her to fall asleep without it?
My child has autism. Who is the best person in my community to help me with his sleep?Â
My toddler has a lot of trouble separating from me at bedtime and during the day. What can I do to help him sleep better?
When is it safe to let my baby sleep on his tummy?
I am a new parent. What do you know about how my little one’s sleep will affect my sleep and mood?
Is a telehealth appointment for behavioral health concerns a good option during the coronavirus pandemic?
My baby barely sleeps. Will this affect her development?
What exactly IS sleep training?
When can I stop adjusting my preemie’s age?
When do I need to take bumpers off my baby’s crib?
My oldest child has narcolepsy. Do I need to be worried that my toddler will have it too?
My baby bangs her head to sleep. Is it normal?
My baby now cries at bedtime. What should I do?
What can I do if my little one wakes up right after I put her in her crib?
Should I put a night light in his room?
Is it OK that he moves around a lot in his sleep?
What time of the day should my baby nap?
Is it okay to let her use a pacifier?
How can I keep up with her regular therapy during the coronavirus pandemic?
How much should my preschooler be sleeping?
I’m uncomfortable having my baby fall asleep on her own at bedtime. Is there any other way to help her sleep better?
Is it safe to use herbs or medications to help my child sleep?
What is a good morning light?
What are some signs that my baby is sleepy?
How do I help myself sleep during the coronavirus pandemic?
Should I use a sleep sack? What is a baby sleeping bag?
How can I help my baby sleep well?
Should I wake my infant to feed her at night?
How do I manage sudden night wakings?
I don’t see my child’s health condition on this website – where else can I look?
How can I help my toddler or preschooler follow directions at bedtime?
My child has ADHD. What are some strategies I can use to make sure he gets the best sleep possible.
Why is my toddler suddenly waking up at night?
How do I manage my newborn’s night wakings?
When should he start sleeping in a bed?
Should I take away her naps?
Should he play games on my phone before bed?
How do I stop feeding to sleep?
My son has behavior problems. How do I help him sleep?
My toddler simply will not fall asleep until 10:30 p.m. or later. He never wakes up at the same time either. What can I do?
Why is my baby very restless when he sleeps?
How can my active toddler settle at bedtime?
How common are sleep terrors?
How can I soothe my extra-fussy baby?
Will he sleep better with a later bedtime?
Do babies get jet lag and how can I avoid it?
She pulls her hair to fall asleep. What can I do?
Is my child asleep or awake when he is having a sleep terror – and how long do they usually last?
How can I wean his swaddle?
What kind of bedding is best for my baby?
Is it okay to give my toddler (12 months to 36 months) melatonin?
Why doesn’t my baby sleep well?
What temperature is best for my baby’s sleeping?
How can I teach her to sleep when it’s noisy?
Should I wake my newborn to feed her overnight?
How much should my baby nap?
She has a cold. How do I help her sleep?
Should I wake my newborn to eat during the day?
How do I help him transition to one nap per day?
How can poor sleep change his behavior?
I have bad insomnia. Is my little one at risk for developing insomnia?
Can sleep terrors happen during a nap?
How do I help her adjust to the spring time change (moving the clock forward/later in many parts of the United States)?
When can my child sleep in a bed rather than a crib?
Is it safe if my toddler sleeps on her stomach?
I have young foster children in the home who have been maltreated in the past. How might that affect their sleep?Â
Are there any safe medications to help promote sleep for toddlers?
My toddler always says he’s hungry at bedtime – what can I do?
When will my preemie sleep through the night?
My toddler keeps throwing her pacifier out of the crib at bedtime and then screaming for it. What should I do?
What should I consider when deciding whether or not to bed-share, with or without a “safe co-sleeper?
My child coughs at night. What can I do I help her to sleep better?
Is it safe to give my baby melatonin to help her sleep?
How can I keep my baby warm at night without blankets?
Is it okay to let my toddler fall asleep to music?
How can I stay calm while coping with coronavirus changes?
Even though he is young I think my child is anxious. Will that affect his sleep?Â
Should I worry if my baby rolls over?
What are some things I can do to help my children sleep around the holidays?
What is a sleep regression?
How do I transition my child from a crib to a bed?
How do I know if my little one is overtired?
How can I build good sleep habits for my baby?
My baby screams during the night then resists being held or comforted. What is going on?
My baby is developing a flat spot from always sleeping on his back. What can I do?
What is the best way to prevent SIDS?
My baby sleeps all the time, should I worry?
My baby cries when he lies flat. What should I do?
When can I stop worrying about SIDS?
What are some of the benefits for my child of getting enough sleep?
What is co-sleeping like in other cultures?
How can my (mom’s) stress and mood affect my baby’s sleep? Can my sleep problems (or my infant sleep problems) sometimes affect our bonding?
How do we get our sleep schedules back on track during the coronavirus pandemic?
How do dads impact baby’s sleep?
How can I help my preschooler fall asleep?
How can I help my children connect with others during the coronavirus pandemic?
What is a bedtime routine chart?
Are some children better sleepers than others?
Sleep regressions: do they really happen?
What do I do if I think my baby is sleeping too much?
What can I do if he wakes multiple times a night?
How do I know if she has a sleep problem?
Where should my baby nap?
When do I stop giving her a bedtime bottle?
Is it OK for my toddler to sleep with a nightlight?
Is a baby sleep positioner helpful? Why are they used?
It’s daylight saving time and I have to set my clocks forward – what do I do?
How can she sleep if I work late?
Are snoring and pauses in breathing normal for some babies and toddlers? What should I do if I see my child snore and have pauses in breathing during the night?
How can I get my preschooler to wake up later?
If my child snores, what can I expect in terms of further assessment and possible treatment?
What do I do when he climbs out of the crib?
How do I switch naps from a car seat to a crib?
My preschooler worries about the coronavirus around bedtime – how can I help her relax?
Isolating from your children during the coronavirus pandemic
Can letting a baby cry to sleep affect attachment?
He was born about two months early, or premature. When will he sleep all night?
When should I wean my child’s pacifier?
How do I wean my baby from a pacifier?
My toddler keeps throwing his lovey out of the crib at bedtime and then screaming for it. What should I do?
How should I talk to my child’s health care provider or doctor about his sleep?
How can I prevent bottle tooth decay?
Should I wake my child up at the same time each morning?
My partner is about to deploy and usually does bedtime. Help!
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) or reflux? How can that affect my little one’s sleep?
How can I use typical sleep guidelines for my preemie?
How long is it OK before I check on her at night?
Should we start sleep training now that we are home more because of the coronavirus?
What do I do when I set the clocks back for daylight saving time?
My toddler lost her lovie. What do I do?
What is the best way to respond to night wakings?
Is it okay to cosleep with my baby?
My toddler asks to go to the potty after lights out. What should I do?
How can I relax as much as possible during sleep training?
How can I teach my baby to self-soothe at bedtime?
What time do little ones wake in the morning?
How might she respond during the coronavirus pandemic, and what can I do?
What can I expect at a telehealth doctor’s visit during the coronavirus pandemic?
Will he sleep better at night if he does not nap?
What do I do when his sleep patterns change? He used to be such a good sleeper – but not anymore!
Is it safe to swaddle my baby?
How can my preschooler fall asleep without electronics?
How do I get my toddler to nap?
What is the Huggy Puppy? How can it help children who are afraid at night or who are having trouble sleeping because they were exposed to trauma?
Is co-sleeping a safety concern in other cultures?
What does “sleep through the night” actually mean?
How do I know if my baby is sleeping too much?
What are some conditions, or risk factors, that make it more likely for my child to have obstructive sleep apnea?
Will sleeping on her back cause a flat spot on my baby’s head?
What is a good naptime routine?
Where should my little one nap?
How do I help when she cries and screams at bedtime?
My toddler is afraid of the dark. What can I do?
What should I do when she wakes upset from naps?
What are sleep terrors?
How can I help him learn to fall asleep in his room instead of on the couch?
What is co-sleeping
How does sleep impact my child’s health?
When can my child sleep with a pillow?
How can I wean nursing at bedtime?
Is lack of sleep causing my child to act up during the day?
How can I get my toddler to go to bed?
I’m about to have a baby and have had depression in the past. Am I at risk for postpartum depression?
In my home and neighborhood, many people commonly share beds and rooms. How can I help everyone to get good sleep?
My baby was born prematurely. How will that affect her sleep?
How can I get her to sleep with the light off?
Can babies have obstructive sleep apnea? What are some signs I should look out for?
He only wants mom at bedtime – how do I help?
When can he go all night without a feeding?
My child has autism. Who can help me with his sleep?
Should I use a baby monitor?
How long should my toddler wear diapers or pull-ups?
Is it okay to give my preschooler (3 to 5 years old) melatonin?
What should I do if my child snores and chokes while he’s sleeping?
How can I help her adjust to ending daylight saving time (moving clocks back)?
How do I help her sleep when she is teething?
My toddler is afraid at bedtime. What can I do?
I just had a baby, how can I get the best sleep possible? (is there a difference between whether I room-share with my baby or not?)
How can I tell if my toddler has obstructive sleep apnea?
Many different people take care of my little one at bedtime depending on the night because of my work schedule. How can I make sure she sleeps well?
How can I get her attached to a lovie?
I have postpartum depression. What can you tell me about how this might affect my little one’s sleep?
Why keep my child’s sleep on track during the coronavirus pandemic?
My baby hates his crib. How can I change that?
How old does my child have to be to start using rewards to help her get through the bedtime routine?
Is it harmful to let him cry to sleep?
Can my baby (0-11 months) sleep with a toy or doll?
My baby was diagnosed with Pierre Robin sequence. How will this affect his sleep?
What is a good bedtime routine?
Is it normal for my newborn’s sleep to change daily?
What is restless legs syndrome (RLS)?
Can newborns fall asleep on their own at bedtime?
He has eczema. How do I help him stop scratching?
My baby wakes to feed all night. What can I do?
How do I get the television (and other electronics!) out of my child’s room without causing a week-long meltdown?
When should I wean his swaddle?
Can my little one fall out of a bed without rails?
I have narcolepsy. Do I need to worry about my baby having it too?
Why is she having more sleep terrors and sleep-walking during the coronavirus pandmeic?
Can using a pacifier affect her teeth?
She cries through the entire routine. What can I do?
What type of information is there about child sleep across various cultures?
Why does my baby cry?
My young child was referred for a sleep study (polysomnography, polysomnogram, PSG). What can I expect when I get there?
When can she lie on her stomach?
How can I cope and reduce stress during the coronavirus pandemic?
My child has developmental delays. What should I know about her sleep?
How do I get her to sleep in her bed rather than the couch?
Is it bad for her teeth to sleep with a bottle?
How much should my newborn be sleeping?
My little one kicks his legs a lot when he is sleeping, and sometimes it wakes him up. What should I do?
How can my newborn sleep all night?
My child has bad environmental allergies. How can that affect her sleep?
What is a good age to start a bedtime chart?
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