Nighttime Parenting and Attachment: A Role for Maternal Responsiveness?
The question of whether and how nighttime parenting affects attachment is still unclear. I review a study that helps elucidate at least part of this issue.
The ‘Skill’ of Independent Sleep
Contrary to the idea of sleep being a skill, it's really the idea of independent sleep that is the skill to be taught because it counters human biology.
Is Infant Sleep a Skill?
Most people believe that they have to "teach" their infant to sleep, but the entire idea of sleep as a skill to be taught counters the fact that sleep is actually a biological process.
Does Unsettled Sleep Lead to Later Emotional Problems?
Does unsettled sleep lead to later emotional problems? Should parents take a hard line and do what is necessary to build up more "settled" or solitary sleep?
Sleep Consolidation and Cognition: Do Toddlers Need Long Sleep to Get Smart?
Lots of people believe that our toddlers need to sleep through the night for their development, but does new research actually support this?
The New Nonsense on Infant Sleep: “Behaviourally Biologically Normal”
To counter the growing acceptance that night wakings are normal, sleep trainers seem to be taking to the bizarre. Welcome to "behaviourally biologically normal".
Bright Lights Before Bed = No Sleep?
New research highlights the effects of light on melatonin levels in preschool children. What does this tell us about our evening habits for all kids?
“Sleep Regressions”: Why It’s Not Actually a Regression
We often hear people talk about sleep regressions, but this can send parents off on a tangent, fearing their child is losing skills they once had. Understanding what's happening is essential to helping parents cope with these times and truly help their kids.
Worried About How Much Your Child Sleeps? Don’t, According to New Research
Parents often worry that their child isn't getting the magical number of hours of sleep. New research suggests we can ditch the idea that there is a magical number for it doesn't seem to influence outcomes at all.
Understanding the Important Relationship Between Sleep and Feeding Method
Two new pieces of research highlight the intricate relationship between feeding method and sleep in infants, notably how parents perceive their child's sleep. Importantly, there are implications for the idea of building "bad habits" and sleep training.