Join Dr. Craig Canapari and Arielle Greenleaf as they explore the intricacies of children's sleep issues with clarity and a touch of levity. They'll unpack the science behind sleep and offer evidence-based strategies to improve nighttime routines. As the director of Yale's Pediatric Sleep Center and an accomplished author, Dr. Canapari brings a wealth of knowledge, while Arielle's expertise as a Pediatric Sleep Consultant provides practical insights for parents seeking tranquility at bedtime. Together, they're your guides to better sleep for your little ones—and for you.
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Join Dr. Craig Canapari and Arielle Greenleaf as they explore the intricacies of children's sleep issues with clarity and a touch of levity. They'll unpack the science behind sleep and offer evidence-based strategies to improve nighttime routines. As the director of Yale's Pediatric Sleep Center and an accomplished author, Dr. Canapari brings a wealth of knowledge, while Arielle's expertise as a Pediatric Sleep Consultant provides practical insights for parents seeking tranquility at bedtime. Together, they're your guides to better sleep for your little ones—and for you.
In this mailbag episode, Dr. Canapari and Arielle respond to listener questions covering infant sleep, early waking, transitioning from co-sleeping, travel disruptions, nighttime fears, sleep disorders, and more. From “first daylight savings” tips to strategies for toddlers with anxiety, each answer offers practical insights for a wide range of pediatric sleep challenges.
Links
Daylight savings time: Avoiding problems when Falling Back
Early morning awakenings: What to do about them
How to stop night feedings
How to stop cosleeping
Chapters:
[00:01:09] Intro
[00:01:14] Infant Sleep Patterns and Challenges
• [00:01:33] Lauren: When do babies start dreaming?
• [00:03:00] Susan: Tips for differentiating between waking to feed and needing sleep in a 5-month-old?
• [00:06:26] Andrea: How to sleep train at night when daycare sleep is limited?
• [00:08:07] Chelsea: Avoiding early wakings for a sleep-trained 6.5-month-old.
• [00:10:25] Kaitlin: Daylight savings time tips for a 7-month-old.
• [00:14:37] Kayleigh: Breaking the cycle of middle-of-the-night babbling and crying in a 9-month-old.
• [00:18:07] Francia: How to sleep train an 8-month-old.
[00:19:30] Early Morning Waking and Sleep Regressions
• [00:19:30] Brittany: How to handle nighttime wakings to maintain sleep progress.
• [00:21:34] Chelsea: Troubleshooting early morning wakings for a sleep-trained 6.5-month-old.
• [00:22:02] Hunter: Strategies for a 6- and 4-year-old who wake very early.
• [00:23:00] Pauline: Addressing early waking for kids with ASD who take melatonin.
[00:28:00] Co-Sleeping and Sleep Transitions
• [00:28:00] Holly: Transitioning a 2-year-old from co-sleeping to independent sleeping.
• [00:31:57] Ashley: Transitioning from co-sleeping with a 3-year-old for better parent comfort.
• [00:34:34] Katy: Encouraging a 3-year-old to stay in her own bed at night.
• [00:35:00] Kimberly: Addressing frequent night wakings and crying in a 3-year-old.
• [00:40:00] Holly: How to get a 3-year-old to stop using a parent as part of their sleep routine.
[00:42:20] Travel and Disruptions in Routine
• [00:42:20] Abby: Helping a 10-month-old sleep better while traveling.
[00:44:10] Nighttime Anxiety and Sleep Fears
• [00:44:10] Andrea: Supporting a 4-year-old who is afraid to sleep alone.
• [00:45:39] Stephanie: Determining when it’s necessary to help a 2-year-old fall back asleep.
• [00:46:59] Lesley: Strategies for helping a 7-year-old grandchild stay asleep until morning.
• [00:48:39] Dr. Ula: Assisting a 19-month-old who needs comfort to sleep through the night.
[00:51:00] Sleep Disorders and Medical Concerns
• [00:51:00] Sarah: Can REM Sleep Behavior Disorder lead to complex sleep actions like opening doors?
• [00:52:53] Wenjing: Tips for transitioning a 7-month-old with reflux to crib sleep.
[00:55:00] Sleep Training Questions
• [00:55:00] Amelia, Juan, and Baby Tonio: Ending bedtime crying after sleep training.
The Sleep Edit
Join Dr. Craig Canapari and Arielle Greenleaf as they explore the intricacies of children's sleep issues with clarity and a touch of levity. They'll unpack the science behind sleep and offer evidence-based strategies to improve nighttime routines. As the director of Yale's Pediatric Sleep Center and an accomplished author, Dr. Canapari brings a wealth of knowledge, while Arielle's expertise as a Pediatric Sleep Consultant provides practical insights for parents seeking tranquility at bedtime. Together, they're your guides to better sleep for your little ones—and for you.
