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.








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