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
Researchers Discovered Why Some Preschoolers Fight Bedtime (And It’s Not What You Think)
You know that family. The one where everything looks perfect on paper. The bedtime routine is solid. The room is dark. The schedule is consistent and appropriate. The child naps very well. But every single night? Battle time. The child … Read More
UC Berkeley & Harvard Study: Unstable Work Schedules Linked to Child Sleep Problems
You know those families where nothing works? The ones where you have tried various sleep strategies, but the child still wakes up exhausted? The problem might be at work – literally. New research from UC Berkeley and Harvard Kennedy School, … Read More
Does Negative Gossip Hurt or Help Your Professional Reputation?
In this article, I want to talk about this important aspect of our work as sleep consultants – how we treat each other. Our goal is to help children and families sleep better, but respect and kindness for each other … 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