
Helping Kids Stay Well Rested During The Holiday Season
It is hard to believe that Thanksgiving is upon us and Christmas is just around the corner! This time of year can evoke a range of...

Daycare After Sleep Training
So you’ve worked hard for several weeks to establish healthy routines and independent sleep skills for your little one. And now they are...

Freedom: Transitioning to a Big Bed
In honor of the upcoming 4th of July holiday, I wanted to dedicate this blog to FREEDOM. Specifically, the freedom that comes with the...

Why Does my Baby Wake at 3 a.m.?
If you are a parent of a baby 24 months or younger, chances are you’ve asked that exact question more than once: Why is my baby waking...

Helping Your Sick Child Sleep
It’s official…flu season is in full swing and this year’s season has been one of the worst. It hit my family of 4 in early October and took

Avoiding Sleep Regressions During the Holidays
Thanksgiving has come and gone, and I am now getting calls from desperate parents whose babies sleep seriously regressed during their...

When can I Night Wean?
When can I stop offering feedings in the middle of the night? I get asked this question a lot, and I have two answers for you: First,...

My Favorite Things: Sleep Products that Work!
There is no doubt about it, the baby business is booming! As a pediatric sleep expert, I am constantly surprised by all the new gadgets...

Transitioning to One Nap
As a mom of two, one of the nicest transitions I experienced with both kids was when my toddlers finally consolidated their two shorter...

Is Sleep as Important as Diet?
I’m sure you can guess what my answer is to this question, since I am, after all, a pediatric sleep consultant. I tend to put a high...