Sleep
The Link Between Nutrition and Sleep Quality
The relationship between what a child eats and how they sleep is real but often overstated. Parents are frequently told that introducing solids will c...
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Sleep
Night Wakings in Infants: Common Causes
Night wakings in infants are not a failure of sleep — they are a feature of infant sleep biology. Every human being wakes briefly between sleep cycles...
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Sleep
Night Wakings After Six Months
Night wakings at six months look different from night wakings at two months. The feeding imperative has reduced; the developmental picture has changed...
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Sleep
Night Feedings in Newborns: Physiological Basis
Night feedings are among the most discussed aspects of newborn care — and among the most misunderstood. The expectation that a newborn should sleep th...
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Sleep
Sleep During Developmental Growth Spurts
Growth spurts are a frequently cited explanation for changes in infant behaviour — and the explanation is sometimes accurate. Understanding what actua...
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Emotions
Why an Infant May Appear Fussy
'Fussy' is an imprecise word that covers a wide range of infant behaviours, from difficult-to-soothe general distress to specific patterns of inconsol...
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Emotions
What Intensifies Tantrums in Young Children
Not all tantrums are equal. Some dissolve in minutes; others escalate to an intensity and duration that feel unmanageable. Understanding what reliably...
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Emotions
The Link Between Nutrition and a Child's Emotional State
A toddler who dissolves into tears before mealtimes may not be developing emotional problems — they may simply be hungry. The connection between nutri...
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