Science

Here are some evidence-based articles and research on the science of sleeping habits, naps, circadian rhythms, night terrors, SIDS, and much more.

• Benefits of Bedtime Routine

• Part 1: Naps Help Babies Learn and Retain New Information

• Part 2: Naps Enhance Learning In Preschool Children

• Circadian Rhythms

• Night Terrors

• What are Confusional Arousals?

• What is Restless Leg Syndrome (RLS)?

• Lack of Sleep Kills Brain Cells

• Connections in the Brains of Young Children Strengthen During Sleep

• Poor Sleep and Emotional and Behavioral Problems

• Sleep Training and the Lactation Consultant

• Infant Sleep Problems

• Ted Talk: Why we Sleep?

• Blue Light has a Dark Side

• Reducing Postnatal Depression, Anxiety, and Stress using an Infant Sleep Intervention

• Helping Babies Cope with Stress

• Reduce the Risk of SIDS

• Intermittent Reinforcement