Have you ever worked with a family who tells you that bedtime takes forever? I have. Many parents tell me the same thing. Their evenings sound something like this. “Can I have another story?” “I’m thirsty!” “I need the potty … Read More
What Happened When MIT Played Pink Noise to People During Sleep
I found a study last week that I want to share with you. It looks at what happens inside the adult brain during deep sleep and it connects to something we deal with all the time – the sound machines. … Read More
When Should Children Stop Napping? What University of Western Ontario Scientists Discovered About Parent Beliefs
You know that moment when a parent tells you their toddler “just won’t nap anymore”? Or when they insist naps ruin bedtime? Well, researchers at the University of Western Ontario developed two validated questionnaires that measure what parents actually believe … Read More
Harvard-Led Research on a Meaningful Life and How I Find Purpose as a Sleep Consultant
Dear fellow sleep consultants and parents, I have been consulting families about their children’s sleep for many years. Today, I want to share something close to my heart – how I found meaning in my work and why it matters … Read More
Your baby keeps waking at night. Here is what helps in the first year
For many families the first year with a baby means broken sleep. Most parents know this is coming. What they do not expect is how long it lasts or how often the baby wakes for no clear reason. If you … Read More