I'm a pediatric sleep doctor, author, and in my day job I run the Yale Pediatric Sleep Center. I've been writing about pediatric sleep issues for tired parents since 2012. Join my newsletter to get the best information about sleep problems (and solutions) in children.
New Battling Bedtime Anxiety? Our Latest Podcast Has the Answers!
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Hey there, As a parent, I know firsthand how challenging it can be when your child struggles with sleep. That's why Arielle and I are excited to share our latest podcast episode, where we dive deep into the topic of anxiety and sleep issues in children. In this episode, we're joined by pediatric psychologist Dr. Danielle Garay, who offers invaluable insights on nighttime fears, tantrums, and separation anxiety. We discuss the role of psychology in treating pediatric sleep difficulties and explore practical strategies you can use to help your child sleep better. Click here to listen now! Dr. Garay also shares her expertise on accommodations, boundaries, and rewards, giving you a toolkit of proven techniques to manage your child's sleep problems. Plus, we discuss when it's time to seek professional help for your child's anxiety and sleep issues. Don't miss out on this informative and engaging episode. Tune in now and discover the secrets to unlocking better sleep for your child. As always, thanks for being a part of The Sleep Edit community. Arielle and I are here to support you every step of the way. Sweet dreams, Craig |
Craig Canapari MD
I'm a pediatric sleep doctor, author, and in my day job I run the Yale Pediatric Sleep Center. I've been writing about pediatric sleep issues for tired parents since 2012. Join my newsletter to get the best information about sleep problems (and solutions) in children.
When parents think sleep training, the often think about extinction or CIO sleep training. Although CIO sleep training works well for infants and younger toddlers, I prefer gentler methods for older toddlers and preschoolers, especially if they are anxious. The “Excuse Me Drill” and “Taking a break” are two simple, gentle techniques which work well for children two and up who need their parents to fall asleep. These are two of my favorite techniques, and in my book It’s Never Too Late To...
When parents think of sleep training, they are often just imagining extinction sleep training (commonly known as "cry it out" or CIO). Thus, they imagine lots of crying, tantrums, and battles when trying to change the status quo. The fact is, CIO doesn't work well for older kids anyway. That's why I love the Bedtime Pass. A simple yet effective tool for managing nighttime interruptions. Instead of battling wills, your child can use a "Bedtime Pass" for a trip out of their room or to call for...
It just got hot here in the Northeast, and the kids are at camp (one is a counselor, the other is a counselor in training) at our local day camp. There are a lot of things I like about camp for kids in the summer, especially if there is a bit outdoor component. The kids come home tired but happy. They have a lot of great stories of funny things that happen throughout the day (ESPECIALLY from my boy who is a counselor) They sleep terrifically well. Now, some kids have a less busy schedule...