Summary

Night time awakenings are THE most common reason that parents bring their child to a sleep physician or consultant. Dr. Craig Canapari and expert sleep consultant Arielle Greenleaf join forces to give advice on the most common reasons that kids wake up at night. The first step to getting your child to sleep through the night is understanding why they are waking up. They address the concept of sleep regressions, the impact of medical conditions such as asthma, acid reflux, and ear infections on sleep, and the importance of consulting a professional when these issues arise. Greenleaf discusses her own journey from a sleep-deprived mother to a pediatric sleep consultant, highlighting the valuable role of sleep consultants in helping families achieve better sleep. Canapari reminds listeners that the goal isn’t about achieving “perfect” sleep but about achieving sleep that enables everyone in the family to feel good and function well in the morning. (Note that this is such a big topic we split it in two-- here is part 2). 00:00 Introduction and Disclaimer 01:06 Meet the Host and Guest 01:41 Arielle's Journey into Sleep Consultancy 03:15 The Impact of Nighttime Awakenings 05:37 Defining 'Sleeping Through the Night' 09:34 Understanding Nighttime Awakenings 09:49 Addressing Early Evening Awakenings 16:06 Understanding Sleep Cycles and Stages 18:35 The Importance of Independent Sleep 24:07 Understanding Your Child's Sleep Patterns 24:27 The Role of Sleep Consultants and Pediatricians 25:04 The Importance of Independent Sleep 26:21 The Misconceptions Around Sleep Training 28:06 The Impact of Developmental Milestones on Sleep 30:19 The Effects of Travel and Illness on Sleep 31:35 Addressing Nighttime Awakenings 37:11 The Role of Medical Issues in Sleep Disruptions 40:34 The Importance of Addressing Health Before Behavior 42:35 Preview of the Next Episode 43:18 Closing Remarks and Contact Information Links: Sleep training won't hurt your child How much sleep do kids need? What to do about sleep regressions How to stop night feedings Things that go bump in the night: Night terrors, sleep walking, etc. Craig's Book: It's Never Too Late To Sleep Train: The Low Stress Way to High Quality Sleep for Babies Kids and Parents Why you should ignore annoying things your kids do Toddler night wakenings: what causes them, what you can do about them Youtube video link to episodes 1 and 2. Questions or feedback?