California’s Cynical Decision Not to Let Kids Sleep
It’s fairly common knowledge that earlier school start times can be harmful to children. The research is backed up by the American Academy of Pediatrics, the Stanford Center for Sleep Sciences and...
View ArticleThe 17 Best Expert Parenting Tips on Sleep
When it comes to children, it’s almost impossible to overstate the importance of healthy sleep. And that doesn’t just mean keeping a consistent schedule or hitting nap time hard. It means allowing a...
View ArticleThe 5 Habits of Well-Rested New Parents
The following was produced in partnership with our friends at Fisher-Price, who enrich the lives of young families with gear like the Soothing Motions™ Bassinet, which has everything to soothe and...
View ArticleHow to Tell a Bedtime Story That Puts Children to Sleep
The bedtime story is a long-established tradition for many families. It is often (along with unsolicited requests for water and unnecessary bathroom trips) the last recourse for kids trying to escape...
View ArticleHow Much Sleep Can Dads Lose Before Things Get Ugly?
Sleep loss has indisputable, negative, and progressive effects on health, and yet new parents lose an estimated 20 hours of sleep per week—more than 1,000 hours in their first year. But how much...
View ArticleHow to Make a Baby Stop Crying
“Why is my kid crying?” It’s something all parents of infants ask themselves night after night. There’s no Rosetta Stone for baby noises and a lot of the time, even baby isn’t sure what she wants. But...
View ArticleHow to Get Your Kid to Sleep Through the Night
Sleeping through the night is possible. With a bit of work and discipline, your tired toddler will put in six, seven, eight consecutive hours and give sleep-deprived parents a much-needed break. But...
View ArticleHow Nutrition Impacts Kids’ Sleep
There are a lot of variables when it comes to getting kids to sleep through the night. Some, like getting ample naps during the day, are relatively easy to address. Others, like teaching them to...
View ArticleIf You Have to Choose One, Should You Sleep or Exercise?
If you’re tired and run down and find yourself with that rare spare chunk of time, should you be using it to swing kettlebells or get more sleep? In other words, which will do more for your well-being,...
View Article6 Sleep Survival Tips for Night Owl Parents
Sorry, night owls, but the world is designed for morning people and there’s not a damn thing you can do about it. You’re reminded of this annoying fact nearly every morning when your 6 a.m. alarm — or...
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