Sleep Habits
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,…
The “Free Pass”: Getting your child to sleep in their own room
At 3am a triangle of light slices the darkness in two, and a child's tired, raspy voice whispers "Mom? Moooooom?" It's now that you realize, this will not be the night of restful sleep you've been fan…
Two Practical Tips to Help You (and Your Baby) Fall Asleep and Stay Asleep
It's shocking how little sleep most people get. It's the trend in today's busy, electronic, always-on culture. It's almost a badge of honor. But it's not healthy for anyone. For many parents, especial…
From the Kitchen to the Bedroom
The link is more profound and more specific than many people expected. This information is so important because more than 1 in 3 children today end up overweight even as kids.[i] Sleep in kids has bee…
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…
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…
Does This Child Have An Ear Infection? – Case 1
A ten-month-old girl, who had been sleeping through the night, has now been waking up each night for one week. She pulls herself to standing in the crib, and rubs her right ear. She calms quickly when…
Fast Facts about Bed Wetting
Contrary to popular opinion, bed wetting is a very common problem. It affects somewhere between five and six million children. (more…)…