I’m a sucker for summer holidays. Holidays bring travel and joy, especially if gathering with extended family. But they can also bring a host of disruptions to your baby’s or child’s sleep routine. It can be tempting to throw schedules out the window to accommodate...
As your child grows and develops, their sleep habits can change—sometimes dramatically. Toddlers and preschoolers who have previously slept through the night often begin to experience sleep disruptions. Then, before you know it, your toddler is smack bang in the...
We all know that some form of sleep deprivation is part of being a new parent. But is that sleep deprivation making you super sensitive? You’ll never sleep again (cue evil laugh) Everyone teases new parents about the myth that they’ll never sleep again (yes,...
I have a passion for working with sleep and special needs children, because I too am parenting one of those children. And parenting can be tough in this case, believe me. But it’s even tougher if you have a child who is not sleeping. What do I mean by a special-needs...
Does the brain rest during sleep? The answer may surprise you. The brain actually works harder during sleep than you may think. Each night, when our bodies lie down and rest, the brain starts a rather complex journey. During this journey, the brain employs an array of...
