Toddler Sleep
This tag is used to pull content into the Toddler Health Center, subcategory Sleep.
Solving Night Terrors Lickety-split
We've come upon a great solution for night terrors in my house (OK, my wife actually came up with it :) that worked with our son and thousands of others. If you've ever run in to this with your child,…
You Are What You Sleep
How your children sleep may change their body composition ? their lean body mass, total body fat, abdominal fat, and waist and hip circumference. A fascinating new study showed tight links between kid…
Why toddlers have sleep issues, and how to solve them
Dr. Greene's take on toddlers and sleep... As your baby becomes a toddler, chances are they will give you some sleepless nights. In this week's post I've got your solution. But first a little fun fact…
How Much Sleep is Needed?
I'm asked almost everyday by some concerned parent whether their child is sleeping enough or too much. That's not a simple answer and sleep needs vary from child to child and even from day to day. (mo…
Digital Childhood, Physical World
Today's generation of children is growing up unlike any previous generation in history. In the last 10 years there has been an explosion of digital and electronic media available to and even targeted …
Kids’ Sleep and Parents’ Health
Sleep problems in babies, toddlers, and preschool kids are common. So are mental health problems, such as depression, in parents. Postpartum depression in mothers gets the most attention, but when a m…
Can you leave the light on?
Dr. Greene's take on leaving the light on at night... Is it dangerous for kids to sleep with the light on? Lots of interesting news has been coming out of the 2004 Children with Leukemia conference in…
Head Banging, Body Rocking, and Thumb-sucking
Parents are often concerned when they notice their young children performing repeated rhythmic behaviors, such as body rocking. Fears of autism or developmental problems can haunt parents. (more&helli…
Guidelines for Easing the Transition from Crib to Bed
She learns to pull herself to standing. Soon she is cruising 'round and 'round the crib, instead of going down for a nap. Then she begins to bounce up and down. Before long, she catapults over the top…
Fast Facts about Thumb Sucking
Children who suck their thumbs are able to begin at an early age to meet their own need for sucking. These children fall asleep more easily, are able to put themselves back to sleep at night more easi…
Tips for Weaning your Child from a Bedtime Bottle
When a toddler or preschooler is still using a bottle to go to sleep, there are two patterns that must be overcome. First, she has chosen the bottle as her special comfort object to help her with the …