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Mom Talk: Nightmares vs Night Terrors

Most parents have comforted their child after the occasional nightmare. However if your child has ever experienced night terrors, their fears were probably inconsolable. Here to differentiate between the two is sleep consultant Tracy Braunstein.

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Traveling with kids and sleep training

Traveling With Your Child. Tips on Handling Jet Lag

As adults, most of us have experienced jet lag and the effect it has on our sleep and wakefulness. Jet Lag is a condition that results in a disturbance or imbalance in our body’s natural “biological clock” which is caused by traveling to different time zones. Our bodies operate on a 24- hour cycle called Circadian Rhythms. These rhythms are influenced by the rising and setting of the sun, exposure…

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How Much Sleep Does My Child Need

How Much Sleep Does My Child Need?

How much sleep does my baby need? How much sleep does my child really need?? As new parents, we have so much to start thinking about and of course worrying about. Is my baby growing well? Are they eating enough? and the ever so popular.. Are they getting enough sleep? Babies and children require sleep. Lots of it. It is not a luxury, it is a biological need. When a…

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