Sleep Basics

Help your preschooler get to bed (and stay there) without a major fuss.

Sleep struggles are common among 2- and 3-year-olds, and when you take a look at the huge developmental changes they're going through, it's easy to see why. Use our guide to find out what's behind your kid's restless nights and to help get her on a saner sleep schedule.

Getting enough sleep is vital to your child's growth and development, not to mention your own sanity. Studies have shown that sleep-deprived kids get injured more often, they get sick more easily, their grades suffer -- and so do their moods. Try these 6 tried-and-true strategies to make it easier.

How much sleep does your baby need? When will your child sleep through the night? How many naps are normal now? Check out our age-by-age sleep guide.

Does your toddler wake up at night or refuse to take his nap? This news will help him snooze.

How to create one that works for you and your child.

Active toddlers need naps -- even if yours shows signs of giving up those precious daily dozes. Here's how to keep her happily bagging some extra z's.

Here's how to make a smooth transition.

There's nothing worse than a tired, cranky toddler refusing to snooze. Relax! We've got the sleep solutions to send him off to dreamland.

Tired of your baby staying awake late into the night? Learn how to get him (and you!) a good night's sleep with these baby sleep solutions.

An age-by-age guide to get baby into a daily routine that will help her sleep soundly at night, too.

Making sure your child gets enough rest is healthy -- for the both of you. Here are some tips on how to help her sleep soundly.

Use this step-by-step guide to make the transition to a big-kid bed easier!

Anxiety, insecurity, distractions -- these can all send your little one straight from her bed into yours. Luckily, you can break this bedtime habit. Here's how to encourage your child to sleep independently.

Watch for these milestones to occur between 18-24 months.

If your baby has trouble sleeping during the day, check out these solutions to 11 typical naptime problems.

News flash: Your child isn't getting enough sleep -- and it could have an alarming effect on his health.

Find out what skills you can expect your child to master at 2, 3, and 4 years old.

Do you have a baby who won't settle down or a toddler who loves the nightlife? We have the answers to your biggest sleep problems.

Learn everything you need to know about establishing a healthy nap routine for your baby. Plus, get tips on making the napping process easier.

Worried about your child wetting the bed? We have ways to help you stop the bedwetting.

Follow our age-by-age growth chart to see the average height and weight your children should have as they grow from baby to big kid.

We cut to the chase and tell you what you really need to know to have a well-behaved kid.

When will your toddler be ready to move to a big-kid bed?

The American Academy of Pediatrics has identified important milestones for babies age 4 months through 7 months. We've included fun and easy ways to help your baby reach these key developmental markers, plus helpful information new parents should know.