It’s a question almost every parent of older kids asks at some point: “How much sleep do school-age children and teenagers really need?” Between after-school activities, homework, screens, and social life, sleep can quickly fall to the bottom of the list, but it’s one of the most important parts of your child’s overall development. Sleep […]

It can be alarming to hear your child cry out in fear or find them walking around half-asleep in the middle of the night. Parents often wonder if night terrors, nightmares, or sleepwalking are normal, and when it’s time to worry. This is a question that comes up a lot when we talk to parents […]

Few topics spark more parent guilt and confusion than co-sleeping. One family swears by it, another insists it’s unsafe, and somewhere in the middle are thousands of tired parents just trying to make it through the night. If you’ve ever wondered, “Is it OK to co-sleep?” or “How can we transition our child out of […]

If bedtime feels like a battle with endless tossing, turning, and tears, know that you’re not alone. Many parents of children with sensory processing differences struggle to help their child fall asleep and stay asleep through the night. Whether it’s the texture of pajamas, the hum of a fan, or the weight of a blanket, […]

If your child wanders at night, climbs out of bed, or has difficulty understanding safety rules, bedtime can feel stressful instead of restful. Parents of children with autism, ADHD, or developmental disabilities often describe feeling like they can’t truly relax, even when their child is asleep. This is a common concern, and you’re not alone […]

If you’ve ever peeked in on your sleeping child and noticed loud breathing, snoring, or open-mouth sleep, you may have wondered: “Is this normal?” Wondering about a child snoring is common among parents. Occasional snoring can happen when a child has a cold or allergies, but if your child snores at night regularly, even when […]

You finally get your toddler to bed, exhale, and start to relax, only to hear the familiar cry: “Mommy! Daddy!” at 1:00 a.m. Sound familiar?If your toddler keeps waking up during the night, you’re not alone. Frequent night waking is one of the most common sleep struggles parents face between ages one and three. The […]

If you’ve ever sat outside your baby’s room listening to cries through the monitor, wondering “Should I let my baby cry it out?”, you’re not alone. Almost every parent reaches a point of exhaustion and frustration when sleep feels impossible. You’ve tried rocking, singing, feeding, bouncing, and every gentle sleep method you’ve seen online, and […]

One of the most common sleep questions parents ask is: “When should we move our child out of the crib?” This transition is a big milestone, and not just for your child, but for the whole family. Parents often wonder about the ideal age to switch from a crib to a toddler bed, the signs […]