melatonin

Do Your Kids Need a "Bedtime Pass"?
Do Your Kids Need a “Bedtime Pass”?

Do Your Kids Need a “Bedtime Pass”?

I recently had the privilege to join CBC Radio, The Current as a guest. The story was on the increasing number of kids who struggle with some kind of sleep disorder. A new research study was launched by pediatricians to learn if there are negative long term effects associated with melatonin.  I use melatonin with

Parenting

September 28, 2015

Are You Worried Melatonin Is Harmful?

Are You Worried Melatonin Is Harmful?

I have three kids.  Two of them have no problem sleeping, and never did. One does and always has.  He wasn’t colicky, but getting him to fall asleep was like putting together IKEA furniture (which in my opinion is impossible).   I remember the first night he slept through the night, he was 18 months old. 

Parenting

September 18, 2015