Sleep problems

Sometimes, sleep-training your baby is the most responsible thing a mom can do

Sometimes, sleep-training your baby is the most responsible thing a mom can do

Sleep-martyr moms, please stop bragging about how little sleep you get. Choosing to sleep train your baby is a form of self-care—and a woman's right.

Crysta Balis

6 Most Popular Baby Sleep-Training Methods Explained

6 Most Popular Baby Sleep-Training Methods Explained

Exhausted new parents look for guidance on baby sleep. Here are the six most popular sleep training methods explained by experts.

Claire Gagne

This baby sleeps with a mannequin head every night—and we're terrified

This baby sleeps with a mannequin head every night—and we're terrified

This puts a whole new meaning to the term "bedhead."

Kevin John Siazon

Would later school start times help teens get more sleep—and better grades?

Would later school start times help teens get more sleep—and better grades?

During puberty, your teen's body clock shifts. Here's how later school start times could help them get more sleep—and better grades.

Chris Deacon

Kids are sleep deprived and it's affecting their development

Kids are sleep deprived and it's affecting their development

Bedtime challenges, busy schedules and screens are depriving kids of sleep, leading to major setbacks in development and behaviour.

Claire Gagne

I felt like I was falling apart completely

Postpartum care

I felt like I was falling apart completely

How crying in bed to a Coldplay song made one mom realize she should get help for her postpartum depression.

Today's Parent

11 Travel Hacks to Make Sure Your Baby Actually Sleeps While on Vacation

11 Travel Hacks to Make Sure Your Baby Actually Sleeps While on Vacation

You’re excited about your trip—but also starting to freak out about bedtime. These travel hacks make sure your baby sleeps even when you’re on the road.

Claire Sibonney

How to get extra hours of sleep the first week with your newborn

Postpartum care

How to get extra hours of sleep the first week with your newborn

Regaining energy after labour is important. Here are practical time-saving tips to survive those first bleary-eyed days and nights.

Today's Parent

Good Night, Sweet Dreams: Bedtime Meditation for Kids

Good Night, Sweet Dreams: Bedtime Meditation for Kids

Good night. Sweet dreams. It's time to go to sleep. Tania Joy Antonio, author of The Affirmation Station, guides you through this bedtime meditation.

Today's Parent

No, giving your baby solid food early will NOT help them sleep better

No, giving your baby solid food early will NOT help them sleep better

A recent study found that giving your baby solid food earlier may help them sleep better. But there's good reason to be skeptical of the findings.

Amy Brown

7 surprising things we learned from sleep researchers

7 surprising things we learned from sleep researchers

Sure, every parent is familiar with bone-crushing exhaustion, but there are still a few things we could all learn about sleep deprivation.

Karen Robock

You don’t have to settle for crappy pregnancy sleep

You don’t have to settle for crappy pregnancy sleep

Up all night? Here’s how to deal with those pregnancy-related symptoms that are disturbing your much-needed sleep.

Kate Rope

7 ways to get the most out of your Gro Clock

7 ways to get the most out of your Gro Clock

A Gro Clock is an awesome tool that teaches early-risers to stay in bed a little longer. Here are some tips for using it.

Kim Shiffman

Why parents of older kids still don’t sleep

Why parents of older kids still don’t sleep

It’s not pretty what years of poor sleep does to a person, but there are ways to get your shuteye back on track.

Glynis Ratcliffe

5 easy ways to feel more energized in the morning

5 easy ways to feel more energized in the morning

Before you hit snooze for the second (or 70th time), try out these five easy tricks for feeling more energized in the morning.

Simone Olivero

Parents are Sharing Their Kids' Weirdest Bedtime Requests and They're Hilarious

Parents are Sharing Their Kids' Weirdest Bedtime Requests and They're Hilarious

Because everyone needs to cuddle a piece of fruit in bed, right?

Kevin John Siazon

How not to look tired: 6 beauty products to awaken your eyes

How not to look tired: 6 beauty products to awaken your eyes

Whether it’s a jam-packed schedule or a colicky baby that has you losing sleep, here’s how to wake up tired-looking eyes.

Vanessa Taylor

Could your kid's ADHD be linked to a sleep problem?

Could your kid's ADHD be linked to a sleep problem?

Researchers found that people with ADHD are likely to also suffer from sleep problems. Learn how getting their circadian rhythm back on track can help.

Jill Buchner