He has ADHD. What can I expect about his sleep? Children with Attention-Deficit/Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) may experience sleep problems such as frequent movements during sleep or daytime sleepiness. On the other hand, behaviors associated with ADHD, such as inattention or difficulty focusing, [...]
How do I get him to stay in his room overnight? Getting a toddler to stay in his room overnight can be tough. Start by creating a bedroom environment that is relaxing, dark, and quiet, with or without a nightlight. Be sure to have very clear expectations and to be consistent. If he comes to you in [...]
What can I do if he wakes multiple times a night? Babies naturally wake several times during the night – up to 6 times. We, as adults, also wake naturally during the night, then can often put ourselves back to sleep quickly and easily. For babies, it is important to pay attention to how they fall [...]
When can I stop adjusting my preemie’s age? If your baby is born preterm, most health care professionals recommend continuing to correct her age until she is about 2 ½-years-old. That’s how long we think it takes for preterm infants to catch up with those born at full [...]
How do I manage my newborn’s night wakings? It can be tough for parents when newborns wake frequently. However, their wakings are completely normal. In fact, newborns sleep in periods from 2 to 5 hours across a 24-hour period (day and night). At this stage, it’s important to respond to your [...]
My baby wakes to feed all night. What can I do? Having a baby that wakes to feed during the night can be very challenging for parents and other caregivers. Although it may be a natural time for your little one to wake, it’s not a natural time for you to wake – so it can be pretty disruptive. [...]
Why is it important for my baby to self-soothe at bedtime? It’s important for your baby to learn to self-soothe at bedtime so that they know how to put themselves back to sleep when they wake naturally during the night. Your baby waking during the night is completely normal, but it might be [...]
Why is my toddler suddenly waking up at night? Sometimes your little one suddenly starts waking up during the night – even after a period where she has been sleeping well overnight. Know that all people wake naturally during the night – it is a normal thing. Sometimes, though, these wakings can [...]
My son has behavior problems. How do I help him sleep? For little ones that have behavioral difficulty during the day, bedtime can certainly be a challenge. Here are a few things that might help make bedtime a bit easier for you and your family. Be sure to have a consistent bedtime and bedtime [...]
What is Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) or reflux? How can that affect my little one’s sleep? Gastroesophageal Reflux (GER) is a condition in which stomach contents rise back up into the esophagus. There is a small ring of muscle at the junction of the esophagus and the stomach called the lower [...]