Are sleep terrors from unresolved trauma, especially since he has type 1 diabetes (T1D)? Sleep terrors can be distressing to witness as they involve a sudden apparent arousal from sleep followed by what appears to be terror. Although they can be related to (and sometimes made worse by) things [...]
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, [...]
How do I help myself sleep during the coronavirus pandemic? It is understandable that your sleep can be affected at this time of great uncertainty. There are lots of things that you can do to try to improve your sleep. For example, although your routine may have changed recently, you might want to [...]
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. [...]
Can you explain sleep cycles? When we fall asleep at night there are changes in a range of physiological processes. In other words, many things change in our bodies as we fall asleep. For example, there are changes to our brain activity, heart rate, and muscle tone. In addition, there are more [...]
I have young foster children in the home who have been maltreated in the past. How might that affect their sleep? The scientific literature suggests that children who have been maltreated are at risk of long term sleep difficulties, such as difficulty sleeping and experiencing nightmares. Of [...]
I have postpartum depression. What can you tell me about how this might affect my little one’s sleep? Links between postpartum depression and infant sleep problems have been reported. It is important that you realize that this does not necessarily mean that your depression is leading to [...]
Even though he is young I think my child is anxious. Will that affect his sleep? Beyond typical nighttime fears, anxiety can start early in life, so it is indeed possible that your child is suffering from anxiety and I would suggest contacting a health care provider to discuss your concerns [...]
My child has autism. Who is the best person in my community to help me with his sleep? This in part depends on where you live. For example, in the UK where I live, the first port of call is usually your general practitioner (GP), who can then refer you onto a specialist service. It can be useful [...]