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 Episode Alert: Navigating the Challenges of Newborn Sleep
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So my brother just had his first child a few weeks ago, so Arielle and I wanted to cover newborn sleep in the latest episode of The Sleep Edit. This is a challenging topic-- as newborns are pretty disorganized in terms of feeding and sleeping in the first few weeks. Fortunately, sleep tends to improve fairly quickly. In this episode we cover:
So please take a listen! And if you find is useful, please share the podcast with a friend with a new baby (or someone who is expecting). Thanks! 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.
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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...