Sleep

It’s science: This 5-minute routine can help your baby fall asleep faster
New research shows a specific (but simple!) routine could help parents get a crying baby to sleep.

25 positive phrases to say to your kids at bedtime
“You have such a kind heart.”

Eye-opening viral video shows difference between effective and ineffective ways to handle bedtime
Dealing with difficult bedtimes on the regular? Get ready to take notes.

Jenna Bush Hager says her four-year-old son still sleeps in his crib
"It's normal to have a 4-year-old, your last child, nicely in his crib where he feels safe, right?" she asked

The ‘shop and rot’ is the new girls’ trip idea you didn’t know you ABSOLUTELY need
It's the kind of vacation we can ALL get behind.

Hoda Kotb’s bedtime ritual with her daughter is SO relatable
Hoda kinda regrets their new bedtime tradition, like all of us.

Dear mama, you’re doing great
“It’s hard to see now but it gets easier and harder, in different ways, and then, easier again."

Are contact naps safe? A pediatric sleep consultant weighs in
Ready to maximize those sweet snuggles? Here's how to make sure you're doing contact naps safely.

Managing sleep deprivation as a new parent: Strategies for restful nights
A nurse-turned-doula shares advice on how to get back to dreamland.

The first 12 months: Your baby’s growth and weight
So much can change from month to month. Here’s what you can expect.

To the mom whose child doesn’t sleep—there’s an upside to the downsides
It’s helped me see the glass (and formula bottle) half-full.

Can wake windows help your baby sleep better?
Dr. Harvey Karp shares his best tips for making wake windows work.

Considering sleep training? Bookmark these stories
Answers to all of your sleep training questions.

Sweet dreams are a click away with this amazing portable sound machine
You won't sleep without it ever again.

SNOO gets FDA approval for keeping sleeping babies on their backs
Insurance companies could cover the cost of SNOO in the future.

14 questions you may have about your newborn, answered by a pediatrician
8. Why does my baby sound like Darth Vader?

While the world sleeps
"I can’t explain the perfect smell that is you—a mixture of chaos and perfection that I want to bottle up because I know it will be gone too soon."

Mom panics and calls police when she couldn’t tell her twins apart
"I won the 'Mother of the Year' award."

Looking for pregnancy-safe sleep aids? A naturopathic doctor shares her picks
Found: The safe, effective, and natural sleep support you desperately need in pregnancy and beyond.

It’s not ‘luck’ that my kids sleep well—I worked hard for this
Getting your baby to sleep through the night is no easy feat.