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Falling asleep, Guiding with confidence, Nap

Teddy bears and blankets

Teddy bears and blankets, or transitional objects, are not a recent concept, having first appeared in scientific literature in the 1950s. The first studies on the subject were aimed at
  • Gabrielle Fréchette-Boilard, M. Psy. ed. and Ph.D. candidate, Catherine Lord, Ph.D. and Evelyne Touchette, Ph.D
  • 13 December 2023
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How to manage the transition to stopping naps

My child seems to need naps less and less, what should I expect during this transition? During the first 5 years of life, a child’s sleep needs evolve from multiple
  • Geneviève Forest Ph.D., Rachel Pétrin Ph.D. candidate, Catherine Lord, Ph.D. and Julie Andrews, Ph.D.
  • 29 September 2023
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When to stop naps?

Is napping still essential after a certain age? When can one confidently stop? Despite the recent surge in research on children’s sleep and the growing awareness of the importance of
  • Geneviève Forest Ph.D., Rachel Pétrin Ph.D. candidate, Catherine Lord, Ph.D. and Julie Andrews, Ph.D.
  • 29 September 2023
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Short sleeper? Long sleeper?

There comes a time when we all ask ourselves: Does my child still need to take a nap? A need that changes with age, just like learning to walk Around
  • Geneviève Forest Ph.D., Rachel Pétrin Ph.D. candidate, Catherine Lord, Ph.D. and Julie Andrews, Ph.D.
  • 29 September 2023

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