Sleep

How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?

How Much Sleep Do Kids Need?

New studies question how much shut-eye is really necessary for school-age kids.

Lia Grainger

How to get your toddler to give up the bedtime bottle

Toddler development

How to get your toddler to give up the bedtime bottle

Why experts are so adamant about breaking your toddler’s bottle habit—and how you can do it.

Katie Dupuis

6 Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night

6 Ways to Help Your Baby Sleep Through the Night

A new baby who sleeps until dawn isn’t the norm, but there are tricks to nudge him in that direction. Here are six baby sleep tips from the experts.

Karen Robock

Every party-throwing parent needs this hilarious banner

Every party-throwing parent needs this hilarious banner

Have you tried everything to get your guests out the door, but they just don't get the hint?! Well, look no further because we just solved your problem.

Adriana Parente

The controversial way Kristen Bell put her kid to bed—but it works!

The controversial way Kristen Bell put her kid to bed—but it works!

Some parents may not agree with her special method of sleep training, but it does the job for her family so she's not gonna apologize for it.

Kevin John Siazon

Is it possible for a child to grow too fast?

Is it possible for a child to grow too fast?

When kids outgrow their clothes, it can be annoying, but can growing so fast be bad for their health? Dr. Dina Kulik has the answer.

Dr. Dina Kulik

3 Ways to Make Bedtime Less of a Battle

3 Ways to Make Bedtime Less of a Battle

Have your hands full with an overtired, tantrum-prone kid? Stop the bedtime battle and ease him into a simple sleep-time routine with these tips.

Today's Parent

Is ‘breastsleeping’ best?

Is ‘breastsleeping’ best?

Is it a good idea to bring baby into bed to nurse? One expert says there’s plenty of research to show it might be the best arrangement for both mom and baby

Karen Robock

12 best baby apps for new parents

12 best baby apps for new parents

These baby apps for new parents will help you track feedings, sleep times, developmental milestones and store your beautiful photos—plus so much more.

Karen Robock

Witching hour: 3 tricks for calming your crying baby

Witching hour: 3 tricks for calming your crying baby

Late afternoon and early evening can be especially tough—for both you and baby. Here are three things you can try to get your through the witching hour.

Kathryn Hayward

How to stop the holidays from screwing up your kid’s sleep

How to stop the holidays from screwing up your kid’s sleep

Getting enough sleep can be difficult during the business of the holiday season, but it's important for kids' health to grab enough shut-eye.

Liz Krieger

22 Christmas onesies for all ages

22 Christmas onesies for all ages

You'll absolutely nail that family group photo with these awesome Christmas onesies for all ages and sizes—and even the dog!

Christine Chua

How to transition your toddler from two naps to one

How to transition your toddler from two naps to one

When is a toddler ready to drop one of two daytime naps? Here's how to know when your kid is ready—and how to survive the transition.

Corinna Vangerwen

Best sleeping positions during pregnancy

Best sleeping positions during pregnancy

Did you know some sleeping positions are safer than others during pregnancy? Finding a comfy position can also help you snooze longer.

Today's Parent

Does Your Baby Need a Sleep Coach?

Does Your Baby Need a Sleep Coach?

Many exhausted parents are hiring a sleep coach to help them teach their baby to sleep. Should you? Here, we weigh the benefits with the cost.

Diane Peters

6 Ways To Help Your Child Get A Good Night's sleep

6 Ways To Help Your Child Get A Good Night's sleep

Is your kid having trouble hitting the hay? Here are some ways to help improve their sleep.

Marissa Stapley Ponikowski

Science has found why some babies are vulnerable to SIDS

Science has found why some babies are vulnerable to SIDS

Scientists have found an abnormality in the brains of babies with SIDS—but following this key sleep guideline can still help keep babies safe.

Jill Buchner

You may not want to sleep on your back during pregnancy

You may not want to sleep on your back during pregnancy

A new study reports that sleeping on your back during pregnancy may increase your risk of stillbirth. Here's what you need to know.

Amanda Ross-White

3 ways to make bedtime easier

Toddler behaviour

3 ways to make bedtime easier

If you have an overtired, tantrum-prone kid on your hands, try these tips to make bedtime easier.

Today's Parent

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