If this is what sleep deprivation does to adults, imagine the ramifications to a growing, developing baby or child! Stress levels are elevated to chronic states (elevated levels of cortisol) that negatively impact infant mental health, eating and digestion, and...
Children are often misdiagnosed ADHD and medicated (making sleep matters worse), when all that's needed is sleep coaching, if a sleep disorder is not presenting. In his article, Dr. Greene states: "Recent research has verified that chronic poor sleep results in...
My night time sleep tips were referenced in a Just Born For Baby blog! One of the great tips for getting your baby to sleep through the night which Just Born For Baby gave was: Bath time. A nice soak comforts your baby, relaxing him or her for a better night’s sleep....
I think its about time you all get to know the best pediatricians in LA! Meet Dr. Jason Bromberg MD, FAAP, Agoura-West Hills Pediatrics. I have had so much incredible feedback from my clients over the years about this guy, that I decided I had to meet him! And boy,...
I have joined the illustrious and ground-breaking Breathe Institute as a collaborative health care provider! What does this mean? This means I will be providing in-office visits at the beautiful new Westwood practice, near UCLA in Los Angeles beginning in May. This...
Want some more awesome and informative sleep talk? Watch it go down, as I join the fabulous, Jill Simonian, Parenting Lifestyle TV/Media Personality on CBSLA’s Facebook Page Thursday January 12th. Also catch me on CBS Los Angeles WEDNESDAY NIGHTS at 5pm & FRIDAY...
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There is no one-size-fits-all approach to teaching a baby or child a new routine or sleep skill. The primary focus of my work is a tightly prescribed sleep plan consisting of my trademarked, 4 Pillars of Sleep Hygiene. Sleep hygiene is the medical terminology for...
Is my child old enough, or too old to sleep train or improve sleep wellness with your sleep hygiene plan? If you wish to formally sleep train your baby using a behavioral sleep training method in conjunction with your sleep hygiene plan, your child must be at least...
Find out how my tips helped Heather Brooker: actress, mom, Emmy Award-winning writer and podcast host of the popular show, Motherhood in Hollywood, with her child’s nap drop drama! …Oh, and if don’t already subscribe to this kick ass blog, get on board! "First off,...
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Think you and your little one is sleep deprived now? …It’s about to get worse. With Halloween, daylight savings time, flu season, travel and houseguests during the holidays, you are going to need some solid pre-emptive tactics to keep you and your kiddos from ending...
Did you know that your child’s wake up and morning routine could go a long way in helping them sleep better at night? Making a clear distinction between winding down for sleep and how they wake up aids their hormones in programming their internal body clock to become...
Interesting information from Gallup poll... We have lost our respect for the need to sleep in this country. Read more...
1. Provide a good meal right before nap time. Keep this time free from over stimulation. No TV or iPad. The blue light in screen can signal brain to halt melatonin production (That's our sleepy hormones!). Instead, use calming and soothing music during meal and nap...