How do I know if my child has anxiety at night? In the world we live in today, "anxiety" has become a popularized term among children and teens and is used in such a way that gets associated with one being in danger of some sort. When a teenagers exhibits nervous feelings about a new experience—a new school or job interview, for example—they often get tagged with having "anxiety," being something to steer clear or worry about. Anxiety has become a term that many see as abnorm

If you find your child is struggling to fall asleep at bedtime and persistently asks you to stay in the room till they do, many other parents are going through the same. If your child is between the ages of 5 to 12 years old, anxiety tends to be the common thread. You're not alone - an increasing number of families are seeing bedtime anxiety which creates bedtime stressful bedtimes instead of a gentle transition to sleep. Fortunately, there are gentle ways that can effectivel

Have you noticed that your child has trouble settling to sleep after an evening of stimulating activities or screen exposure? You may be seeing the result of dopamine. Dopamine is an essential neurotransmitter found in the brain used for daytime pursuits and is released to help us with alertness, motivation and pleasure. However, when dopamine levels are at a high in the evening, it can hinder a child from falling asleep. Let's talk about how dopamine interferes with sleep an

When sleep training is complicated by night terrors, it can be utterly distressing for parents to navigate. Being equipped with the knowledge of what terrors are and how to manage them can be a guiding light during a midnight mayhem. I hope to help you understand and present techniques to help both you and your child tackle these overnight disruptions. What Are Night Terrors in Toddlers? Another common name for night terrors is sleep terrors. Both night terrors and sleep terr

Sleep training is often difficult for both baby and parents, but what makes matters even harder is if baby vomits during sleep training. I'm going to walk through the challenges behind vomit and sleep training and how to manage it. Why does my baby throw up from crying? Sensitive gag reflex reacts to crying The most common suspect for why a child will vomit during sleep training is from crying intensely. Prolonged crying can also trigger their gag reflex, leading to vomiting.

Understanding Co-regulation Co-regulation refers to the process where an adult helps a child manage and understand their emotions and...