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.
Transform Your Child's Sleep with These Myth-Busting Tips!
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Hey there, Navigating the tangled web of pediatric sleep advice can feel like an endless quest, especially when you're up against a barrage of myths and misinformation. That's precisely why Arielle and I decided to tackle some of the most pervasive sleep myths head-on in our latest episode of "The Sleep Edit," aptly titled "Sleep Myths." We dive deep into the misconceptions that might be sabotaging your child's sleep, from the misunderstood concept of wake windows to the contentious debate on sleep training. Our mission? To arm you with the facts and insights you need to guide your child towards better, more restful sleep, backed by our professional experiences and the latest in sleep science. If you're ready to peel back the layers of confusion and uncover the truth about pediatric sleep, I highly encourage you to give this episode a listen. Click here to tune in and start transforming your child's sleep tonight. And because this information is too good to miss, click here for a second chance to dive into the myth-busting action. Together, let's bid farewell to sleepless nights and welcome a future of restful slumber for our little ones. Warmly, 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.
SUBJECT LINE: Quick update from last week: I sent you a quick note about holiday travel sleep survival and asked for your biggest worries. You responded—and wow, did you respond. Many of you shared your specific situations. Room-sharing chaos. Jet lag fears. The dreaded “driving home at bedtime” scenario. Disney trip panic. I read every single question and took representative examples and turned it into a comprehensive blog post. Your questions became the guide. Read the complete Holiday...
Here’s the truth about holiday travel and sleep: most of what you’re worrying about doesn’t matter. I get it. You’ve worked hard on your child’s sleep schedule. Maybe you just finished sleep training. Maybe you finally got consistent bedtimes working. And now you’re about to spend 3 days at Grandma’s house sharing a queen sized bed with a dog, a toddler, and a 14 month old who demands to exit the Pack N Play at 3am. You’re expecting disaster. But here’s what I’ve learned after 15 years of...
Hi everyone, Nap transitions are one of the most confusing parts of early childhood sleep. One week your baby is taking three predictable naps… and the next week everything is chaos. Naps get shorter, bedtimes get later, and suddenly you’re Googling “is my child dropping a nap??” at 3 AM. This week on The Sleep Edit, Arielle and I break down the messy reality of nap transitions — from 3→2 naps, 2→1 nap, and eventually the big one: dropping naps entirely. Using real cases, practical sleep...