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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.
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Transitioning to a toddler bed is a big change for the kid, and frustratingly slow for the parents. Patience is essential.
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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.
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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.
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5 Best Things for Your Morning Routine
It's not about how early you rise, it's what you do with it.
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How to Make a Baby Sleepy
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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Why Babies Fall Asleep In Cars
A few reasons car rides are (usually) so damn quiet.
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Why You Shouldn't Worry So Much About SIDS
It’s important to take the recommended precautions, but once your kid is sleeping safely, you can really stop hovering over the monitor.
Health & Science
How to Teach Siblings to Share a Room
Even very different children can make room-sharing work. Routine and respect are key.
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I Tried Co-Sleeping. My Wife Went Rogue and I Went Nuts.
What started off an innocent bedtime experiment turned into a family commitment to everyone sleeping in their own damn beds.
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