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Behavior & Development

Milestones, emotions, and more—navigating the big world of little brains with patience and science.

Sleep Aids and Melatonin Safety for Children

Sleep Aids and Melatonin Safety for Children

Before I became a parent, I envisioned sweet, loving bedtime moments and chubby little toddlers sleeping peacefully through the night. In my imagination, I'd snuggle with my baby and tell my older kids stories as they drifted off to sleep - all with my dog lying by my

Time Change Effects on Children’s Routines and Medications

Time Change Effects on Children’s Routines and Medications

Twice a year, most of the country sets its clocks forward or back, and parents everywhere groan. Fall is especially tough. The rest of the country gets an extra hour of sleep, but parents of young kids somehow lose three. I don’t understand how that math maths, but it’

Medication Therapy at School

Managing ADHD Medications During the School Day

Starting a new ADHD medication during the school year can feel like adding another subject to the parenting curriculum. Getting an ADHD diagnosis and arranging the proper support to help your child thrive can sometimes be a challenge. Introducing a new medication to learn about and manage makes it even

Transitioning from Summer to School Sleep Schedules Without Sleep Aids

Transitioning from Summer to School Sleep Schedules Without Sleep Aids

Summer break often feels like a free-for-all when it comes to sleep. I usually start strict and regimented, but by the last few weeks in August, I’ve given up. We live as if there are no rules… snacks everywhere, junk food for dinner, and bedtimes way too late. And