Sleep Issues

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

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.

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.

Bedtime problems can crop up during your child's second year for many reasons, including developmental changes, teething, separation anxiety, and fear of the dark. Knowing how to respond can keep your nightmares to a minimum.

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.

Smart answers to every sleep problem.

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.

Green monsters, clowns, or shadows at night -- whatever your preschooler's fears, you can find ways to help ease her anxieties.

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

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

Having difficulty getting your little one to nap or to snooze through the night? Check out some of the most common sleepy-time missteps and how to avoid them.

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

Check out these tips to help you identify what type of sleeper your baby is--and help her get a better night's sleep!

If you've got a toddler, you should know about two common sleep problems: nightmares and night terrors.

Toddlers are surprisingly adept at avoiding sleep. Read our strategies for handling bedtime protests and getting your child to nod off.

My 3-year-old has started waking up every night. What can we do about this?

Is putting your little one to bed a constant battle? Here, Parents advisory-board member Jodi Mindell, Ph.D., author of Sleeping Through the Night: How Infants, Toddlers, and Their Parents Can Get a Good Night's Sleep (HarperCollins, 1997), offers strategies for helping babies and big kids alike get the rest they need.

The smart parent's guide to coping with your kid's fits.

Find out the best time to try sleep training with your baby.

Trust us -- we know these top tips work! We tapped the experts -- Parents.com readers, who swear by each and every one.

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.

We asked hundreds of moms for their favorite children's books and these titles came up again and again.

These products help babies drift off to dreamland fast.

How to create a bedtime routine that works for you and your child.

When your child is driving you crazy, it can feel as if he's always misbehaving. Instead of losing your cool, check out 10 ways to stay calm while still making your point and setting necessary boundaries.