Why are kid’s bedtime lullabies so damn scary? (Infographic)
If you've got kids, you've probably wondered at some point why so many of their favorite bedtime lullaby have dark undertones.
Merriam-Webster defines a lullab... Read More...
Kids & Family
How sleep affects you and your family through the ages. Baby sleep tips, sleep training articles and information for teens, adults and the elderly.
Mouth breathing and snoring in children: a parent’s guide
How many of you have been surprised at your child’s snoring ability? A lot of you I bet, but you have probably also asked yourself if it is normal or harmful to... Read More...
Explainer: why does the teenage brain need more sleep?
Throughout our lives we experience changes in sleep patterns and in the amount of sleep we need. While babies sleep between 16 and 18 hours per day, this is red... Read More...
Poor sleep increases obesity risk – even in three year olds
New research suggests poor sleep habits may put kids as young as three at higher risk of obesity.
Sleep and hunger are among our most basic needs - and changes... Read More...
Co-sleeping demystified: the pros and cons of bed-sharing
Does co-sleeping pose a health risk for your baby, or is it the most natural and instinctive way to help your infant sleep? Sarah Morgan weighs up the pros and ... Read More...
Should we be sending kids to school at 5am?
Start School Later is a campaign to improve early school hours, in order to improve the health, safety and well-being of students. We talked to Phyllis Payne to... Read More...
5 ways to ace your toddler’s bedtime struggles
If you're struggling to get the little ones to sleep at night, you're not alone. Here are 5 tips for hassle free bedtimes
A horror story for parents goes somet... Read More...
The essential do’s and don’ts of getting baby to sleep
Getting baby to sleep is a struggle for all parents. So follow these simple principles to maximise you and your child's happiness and health
It is true that th... Read More...
ADHD or sleep apnea? Has your child been misdiagnosed?
The symptoms of ADHD and sleep apnea are strikingly similar. Are children being wrongly misdiagnosed?
Approximately 11% of children in the USA have been diagno... Read More...
6 ways to design the perfect bedroom for your kids
Struggling to get the kids to bed? Here are 6 ways to make your children's bedroom as sleep-friendly as possible
Aside from funny cat videos, the Internet ador... Read More...
Combination method: the key to successful sleep training
In the final part of our 3-part series on sleep training, we look at the combination approach - satisfying the needs of both parents and child
Also in the seri... Read More...
Here’s why Dr Sears is totally wrong about baby sleep
In the second part of a 3-part series on sleep training for kids, Rob Lindeman busts some of the myths about attachment parenting
See also: Part 1: Cry It ... Read More...