Child Sleep
Nurture healthy habits and help your child sleep with our expert-backed guides and resources.
Irregular bedtimes have a big impact on kid’s behavior & development, says study
Not having a bedtime can basically give a kid jet lag without the travel.
15 mamas share their child’s nap schedule
We asked #TeamMotherly to share their child's nap schedules and we received more than 1,000 responses.
My child’s anxiety meant she couldn’t fall asleep by herself
"Can I just sleep with you?"
It’s science: Mama’s voice wakes up kids way faster than an alarm
There is something unique in a child's brain that actually enables them to hear their mother's voice.
7 guided meditations to help your child fall asleep
When doing these exercises always speak in a gentle soothing voice, use rhythm and repetition, and slow down as you speak. As your child seems more relaxed pause between some words, and elongate sounds.
True life: Our bedtime routine is the same every. single. night
It is the perfect way to end even our most imperfect days.
10 phrases sleep coaches use to help keep kids in bed
1. I'll check on you in 10 minutes.
Getting strict on early bedtimes for your kids has scientific benefits—including your own mental health, mama
And kids are healthier for it, too.
8 expert ways to help any child get better sleep
3. Set your child’s biological clock
Screen time before bed means less sleep and higher BMIs for kids, says study
The researchers call it a “loop pattern” and it’s concerning.
It’s Science: Helping your child fall asleep may mean listening to your heart
Sometimes you just have to think about the night ahead—not years down the road.
A simple solution to your child’s night terrors
It’s all in the timing.
When my ‘good sleeper’ suddenly couldn’t fall asleep—I was the answer
Even as a certified sleep specialist, this realization took me by surprise.
The secret to helping your children to sleep is actually all about your mood
Children need to feel secure to fall asleep—but that often doesn’t happen when parents are frustrated and anxious.
The bedtime battle plan that will make you all sleep easier
For kids, sleep represents a big separation from their caretakers—but you can help them overcome that discomfort.
How you can stop living for naptime
Find ways to say yes. Answer questions eagerly. Have fun.