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Jun 11
11m 53s

My Toddler Keeps Waking Up At Night—Help...

Dr. Cathryn
About this episode
In this episode of Toddlers Made Easy, Dr. Cathryn explores why children wake up at night and how to manage it. Drawing from personal experiences, including a notable sleep mistake with her daughter, Dr. Cathryn explains the impact of ineffective sleep associations, fears, and separation anxiety on night wakings. She also touches on medical causes like sleep ... Show More
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