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Help! My toddler refuses to sleep but she clearly needs a nap

April 6, 2021/in 1-2 years, 3-5 years, Development, Family Life, Parenting, Q&A Forum, Right Highlight, Sleep, Sleep Problems, Sleep Routines, Toddler/by Rise and Shine

Sleep expert Dr. Daniel Lewin provides advice to a reader whose toddler refuses to nap at naptime since she stopped breastfeeding.

Will lack of sleep affect growth because of nighttime growth hormone deficiencies?

March 30, 2021/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Development, Healthy Sleep, Q&A Forum, Right Highlight, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Teen/by Rise and Shine

Teens are known for not getting enough sleep, but will this lack of sleep affect their growth? Find out in this Q&A with sleep expert Dr. Daniel Lewin.

Help! My 6-year-old son never eats!

March 23, 2021/in 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Healthy Eating, Parenting, Q&A Forum, Right Highlight/by Rise and Shine

For children who appear to have little appetite, but are otherwise not particularly picky eaters, it is important to set a routine for meal and snack times.

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Grandma got her COVID vaccine, can we visit her?

March 9, 2021/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Common Viruses, Coronavirus, COVID Vaccine, Family life, Infections and Illness, Q&A Forum, Right Highlight, Staying healthy/by Rise and Shine

If grandma got her COVID vaccine, you can visit her but be sure you everyone is free of any COVID-like symptoms before you go.

Help our 4-year-old overcome stranger anxiety

February 12, 2021/in 3-5 years, Emotions and Behavior, Family Life, Parenting, Q&A Forum, Stress and Anxiety/by Rise and Shine

Our job as parents is striking the delicate balance of teaching our children to be afraid of things that can actually harm them while not instilling too much fear and anxiety.