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Tips and tools

The science of sleep sometimes translates into concrete, everyday tools to put in your parenting toolkit.

Here are some tips and tricks developed with the “Learning to sleep like learning to walk” team and its partners.

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Sleep diary

Here’s a sleep diary (pdf) to help little ones (and adults) get a good night’s sleep. There are several advantages to using a sleep diary, especially for those seeking to
  • Catherine Lord, Ph.D. and Evelyne Touchette, Ph.D
  • 13 December 2023
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White noise

White noise machines used to help babies and children fall asleep have been examined by scientific research, but the results are still few and uncertain. The few studies that have
  • 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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Breathing and movement sensors

Sudden infant death syndrome (SIDS) is a source of concern for many parents. Since the early 2000s, there has been a sharp drop in the number of deaths from over
  • 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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Naître et Grandir infographic

Here is a downloadable (pdf) fact sheet from Naître et Grandir that summarizes how to promote better sleep in children in a nutshell.  Download a print-friendly version : How can
  • Evelyne Touchette, Ph. D., professor researcher, expert in sleep
  • 29 September 2023
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When to consult?

Many parents are concerned about their child’s sleep and want to know when to seek professional help. Who needs to sleep? My child? Me? Both? Who needs sleep? There are
  • Marie-Hélène Pennestri, PhD and Catherine Lord, PhD
  • 12 February 2023
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Pictograms, a tip for the pre-sleep routine

Here are 7 printable pictograms to help make your pre-bedtime routine be fun and predictable. Studies show that routines: promotes falling asleep reduces bedtime resistance helps consolidate sleep – reduces
  • Evelyne Touchette, Ph.D
  • 28 October 2022

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