by Olena Santangeli, PhD Medicine | Aug 29, 2024 | Adult Sleep
We’ve all been there: the alarm rings, and your first instinct is to reach for the snooze button, hoping that an extra 5 or 10 minutes will make getting out of bed easier. But instead of feeling refreshed, you wake up even more tired and groggy. Why does this happen?...
by Olena Santangeli, PhD Medicine | Jul 4, 2024 | Child Sleep
Many parents think that sleep associations are always bad, but that’s not true. Even as adults, we have our own sleep associations, such as darkness, our bed, our pillow, or maybe reading a book before going to sleep. The same goes for our little ones. In this...
by Olena Santangeli, PhD Medicine | Jun 22, 2024 | Child Sleep
It can seem like just yesterday your baby dropped to two naps, and now you’re wondering when they will make the next transition to just one nap a day. This milestone typically occurs between 12 and 18 months, with many babies making the switch around 14 or 15 months....
by Olena Santangeli, PhD Medicine | Apr 19, 2024 | Child Sleep
From the moment you bring your little one home, you might start wondering, “Why won’t my newborn sleep in the crib?” You imagine a peaceful scene with your baby cozy among soft blankets and cute toys in their crib. Yet, reality can be quite...
by Olena Santangeli, PhD Medicine | Feb 28, 2024 | Child Sleep
In preschool-aged children, daytime tiredness is a common concern among parents and caregivers. Despite seemingly adequate sleep duration at night, many children wake up exhibiting signs of fatigue, such as irritability, difficulty concentrating, and mood swings. This...
