Mythbusting Sleep Training Claims, Science-Style
With all the statements being made by so many about sleep training, most to get parents to get on board, parents should know that most of these statements are myths, not backed by science.
Why Listening to Other Parents On Your Child’s Sleep is Often A Complete Waste of Your Time
Sick of having other people tell you what you should be doing with respect to your child and their sleep? Here are some scientifically-backed reasons why you can safely ignore them.
Fussy Babies and Later Mental Health Problems: A Discussion
New research suggests that extremely unsettled babies have a much higher risk of mental health problems in childhood. The question is now what we do with this, and I have a few ideas.
Brief Infant and Toddler Sleep Screening (BITSS)
The following is a screening tool only. This means it's purpose is to look at common behaviours and see if they fit with certain outcomes that can explain sleep troubles in young children. It does
Bedsharing With a Premature Baby
It is a common refrain that parents of premature infants should never bedshare. Yet this is not always actively followed given the difficulties of caring for a premature baby who requires regular skin-to-skin contact. This article reviews the research surrounding this with some areas for discussion moving forward.
Is Daycare Really a SIDS Risk?
Although not widely discussed, some articles and people highlight a relationship between SIDS and starting daycare. This can be terrifying for many families, but we need to look at what we know to know how to respond.
SUID, SIDS, and Poverty: Leaving Bedsharing Out of the Debate
Of late, bedsharing has been the central focus of governmental attempts to reduce the rates of SUID or SIDS in many Western cultures. Drs. Bartick and Tomori change the landscape by taking a syndemic approach to looking at these issues and find bedsharing is not the culprit it has been believed to be.
Guest Post: A Responsive Settling Story
One woman's experience with responsive settling and the take-home messages she got from that that she can share with others.
Toddler or Preschool Sleep Troubles: A Case of Expecting Too Much Sleep?
Toddler fighting bedtime? Waking regularly? It may be time to reconsider your toddler's actual sleep needs.
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?