How can we get better sleep when my child has type 1 diabetes (T1D)? Monitoring alarms wake me up all night. Technology can play a central role in diabetes management. For example, insulin pumps, continuous glucose monitors, and mobile phones can all play a role in glucose management. However, [...]
I’m always awake with my baby – how can I help myself and get more sleep? During the first months of life babies wake regularly at night. So, as a parent, it’s completely normal to experience sleep disturbances and sleep deprivation. Nevertheless, there are a few things that you [...]
What is “momsomnia,” and what can I do about it? “Momsomnia,” “Revenge bedtime procrastination”- call it what you like, but we know what it is at its core. It is delaying bedtime to do things when it is quiet. Lack of sleep in adults can worsen stress, irritability, anxiety, depression, [...]
How do I manage my own stress as a parent during the coronavirus pandemic? It is not surprising that many people feel stressed at the moment. COVID-19 has affected so many aspects of our lives. To some extent, it is important to learn to accept the situation. For example, most of us will likely [...]
What are some baby sleep myths? There will be long-term negative consequences for babies who are sleep trained Parents are sometimes concerned that if they sleep train their infants there will be long-term negative consequences. However, there does not seem to be evidence to support this claim. [...]
My baby won’t sleep – what am I doing wrong? Parents (and others in their lives) may blame themselves when their little one doesn’t sleep well, but it is important to recognize that many aspects of a baby’s sleep are not related to parenting. Your baby might have a medical condition, such [...]
When should I consider putting a small mattress on the floor for my toddler? If your child is falling asleep in your bed (the primary adult caregiver’s bed) and needs to have physical contact with you to do so, using a small mattress on the floor next to your bed can be a great first step in [...]
Why does my baby cry? Babies cry for many reasons. Many parents believe that crying always signals distress. Unfortunately, we cannot guess or know exactly what an infant feels when he wakes up during the night. However, we do know that crying is a very powerful form of early communication. Infants [...]
I am a new parent. What do you know about how my little one’s sleep will affect my sleep and mood? It’s inevitable that you will need to get up and down to attend to your new baby overnight. Most babies will feed throughout the night, some to 6 months of age. So you will feel tired and for [...]
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?) You’ll be woken up, it’s almost inevitable – but try not to worry about when you will be woken up next; you’ll sleep better. You should expect that your sleep [...]