Parenting Research

Sleep

Sleep is one of the most searched parenting topics — and one of the most anxiety-inducing. Clare draws on peer-reviewed research to answer parents' real questions about newborn sleep, nap schedules, sleep training, and night wakings.

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Nutrition And IronNap SchedulesSleep Norms By AgeNight WakingsSleep TrainingSafe Sleep EnvironmentsToddler MilestonesParenting StressToddler Sleep

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Why is my 8-year-old still tired all the time even though her iron levels are normal? → Why does my 6-month-old's nap schedule completely change every week without any clear reason? → Why does my 4 year old fall asleep at 6pm every night but wake up at 3am? → How do I know if my 6-year-old's sudden return to waking up multiple times a night after sleeping through is caused by anxiety about starting first grade? → Why does my 2-year-old sleep through the night fine but refuses to nap even after sleep training worked for bedtime? → newborn sleep duration one week old → Why does my 3-year-old still need a pacifier to fall asleep at night? → How do I manage my stress when my 5-year-old refuses to cooperate with bedtime every single night? → Why does my 9-month-old only nap 20 minutes at a time instead of an hour like other babies his age? → How do I safely use a weighted sleep sack with my 7-month-old who has reflux? → Why does my toddler fall asleep during bedtime routine but wake up crying when I put him in the crib? → Why does my 4-year-old wake up multiple times a night asking for water but seems fine during the day? → how do I stop my 18 month old from waking up multiple times during the night sweating → Why won't my 2-year-old nap on weekends when she naps fine at daycare weekdays? → Why does my 3-year-old wake up drenched in sweat every night but doesn't have a fever? → How long should I wait between checking on my 6-month-old during cry it out sleep training? → why does my 2 year old wake up screaming at night but falls back asleep quickly → when should a baby sleep in their own room → when can you start sleep training → when do you start sleep training → 2.5 year old sleep regression → gentle sleep training methods → what is sleep training for babies → 3-4 month sleep regression → My 18 month old suddenly won't sleep — what's happening? → When do babies drop from 3 naps to 2 naps? → How many naps should a 7 month old have during the day? → Is it normal for a 9 month old to wake up 5 times a night? → How do I get my 6 week old to sleep longer stretches? → What's the difference between "cry it out" and gradual withdrawal? → what is the 4 month sleep regression? → When should my baby sleep on their back? → My baby only sleeps when held — what do I do? → How do I help my toddler fall back asleep after waking? →