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Falling Over the Competitive Edge
In your FACE! my 5-year-old daughter yelled at me from the back seat of the car.
Things to Do to Help a Baby Fall Asleep
Your baby needs an adequate amount of sleep to grow and develop properly. Unfortunately, for many parents, getting their baby to sleep is quite a challenge. The good news is that there are specific things you can do to help your baby fall asleep and get the rest he needs.
Selling Your Kids On Story Time: Practical Tips For Raising Readers
Its tough for kids to say goodbye to the excitement of the day, so falling asleep can be so much sweeter with a parent at their side, reading their favorite bedtime story.- Dr. Barry Zuckerman, Chief of Pediatrics, Boston Medical Center and Co-Founder of Reach Out and Read
Can a Television Break Up a Couple?!
I loathe having a television in our bedroom. I don’t like to watch TV before falling asleep. I like to read. My bed partner, however, loves watching TV before bed and claims that he can’t fall asleep without it. That’s a hot steamy pile of turd, because on the few times when he didn’t watch TV, and instead read, he was out like a light in less than 10 minutes.
How to Help an Autistic Child Sleep
Children with autism are more likely to suffer from sleep disorders than neurotypical children. According to WebMD, 40 to 80 percent of children with autism have difficulty falling asleep, poor sleep quality or early waking times. Poor sleep can lead to increased behavioral difficulties, poor learning performance, irritability, depression and aggression. Helping your child sleep well can allow him to reach his full potential and help you to get the rest you critically need to parent him.