Let’s be honest, no kid is ever going to say “I’m tired, can I go to bed early tonight?” But, the end of summer, when kids are heading back to school, is a great time to take out the Parent Handbook and remind ourselves just how much sleep our kids should be getting? Oh, you don’t have your handbook handy? Let me help. This chart shows the recommended hours of sleep that kids at different ages should be getting within a 24 hour period. Do some math. Count naps & night sleep

Of all the terrifying, life-changing things that people warn you about when you’re expecting a baby, sleepless nights is near the top of the list for most parents. It doesn’t take long for new parents to start wondering “When will my baby sleep through the night?” “Will I have to endure hours of crying to get him to sleep?” “Is sleep training going to be as awful as I’ve heard??” The term “sleep training” has become synonymous with “cry it out” and has developed a bad rap. It