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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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
The Link Between Nutrition and a Child's Emotional State
The toddler who melts down at 11:30am isn't necessarily having a behavioural crisis. They're often just hungry — and a 2-year-old's blood glucose can...