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I Stopped Telling My Kids When to Sleep. They Lived.
An experiment to let two boys fall asleep when they wanted turned into a lesson in giving children autonomy and letting them thrive.
Comfort
How to Move a Co-Sleeping Toddler Into Their Own Bed
Transitioning to a toddler bed is a big change for the kid, and frustratingly slow for the parents. Patience is essential.
Comfort
This Instagram-Ready Photograph is Profoundly Dangerous
In 2010, Dr. Sam Hanke fell asleep on the couch with his 4-week-old son Charlie and woke up, hours later, to find his child dead.
Health & Science
When Can Parents Stop Worrying About SIDS?
Newly mobile infants are particularly prone to SIDS, but by the time they approach a year parents can breathe easier.
Parenting
Why Am I So Itchy at Night?
There's an explanation for why so many people want to scratch themselves to sleep.
Health & Science
5 Great Books That Help Babies Sleep
There are a lot of factors that make a good bedtime book, and you can't rely on Amazon reviews to pick these books for you. Here are ones that actually work, and most importantly, are easy to hold.
Books
How to Convince a Child to Sleep In
You can't fight genetics, but you can adjust the nap schedule.
Parenting
5 Best Things for Your Morning Routine
It's not about how early you rise, it's what you do with it.
Health & Science
How to "Program" a Baby to Sleep
When a baby sleeps, it represents a moment of bliss and reprieve for a parent. But actually making a baby sleepy is part skill, part patience, and a lot of dumb luck.
Parenting
How Sleep Deprivation Changes Men’s Personalities
Sleep deprived men are more likely to lose their tempers and less likely to remember why, which isn't great for parenting.
Health & Science
How To Build a Baby Nap Schedule That Makes Sense
Getting a baby to nap on a schedule requires planning, forethought and a good routine.
Parenting
How to Optimize a Baby Nursery for Sleep
Successful baby sleep training starts with smart nursery design. The 3 keys are darkness (no screens), white noise, and temperatures from 60-70 degrees.
Health & Science
Why Babies Fall Asleep In Cars
A few reasons car rides are (usually) so damn quiet.
Health & Science
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