Ep 1: Sleeping Through The Night (part 1)

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 Disclaimer01:06 Meet the Host and Guest01:41 Arielle's Journey into Sleep Consultancy03:15 The Impact of Nighttime Awakenings05:37 Defining 'Sleeping Through the Night'09:34 Understanding Nighttime Awakenings09:49 Addressing Early Evening Awakenings16:06 Understanding Sleep Cycles and Stages18:35 The Importance of Independent Sleep24:07 Understanding Your Child's Sleep Patterns24:27 The Role of Sleep Consultants and Pediatricians25:04 The Importance of Independent Sleep26:21 The Misconceptions Around Sleep Training28:06 The Impact of Developmental Milestones on Sleep30:19 The Effects of Travel and Illness on Sleep31:35 Addressing Nighttime Awakenings37:11 The Role of Medical Issues in Sleep Disruptions40:34 The Importance of Addressing Health Before Behavior42:35 Preview of the Next Episode43:18 Closing Remarks and Contact InformationLinks:Sleep training won't hurt your childHow much sleep do kids need?What to do about sleep regressionsHow to stop night feedingsThings 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 ParentsWhy you should ignore annoying things your kids doToddler night wakenings: what causes them, what you can do about themYoutube video link to episodes 1 and 2.Questions or feedback? Email us here. We are collecting questions for future Q&A shows!