Why Won’t My Kid Sleep?! The Science Behind Better Nights

Why won’t your baby sleep through the night? Are sleep regressions actually real? And why does every sleep expert seem to have a different answer?

From newborn night wakings and short naps to toddler bedtime battles and the dreaded 5 AM wake-up, sleep can quickly become one of the most confusing and exhausting parts of parenting. And with so much conflicting advice about sleep training, wake windows, schedules, swaddling, and what babies should be doing at different ages, it’s hard to know what to believe.

Join us for Why Won’t My Kid Sleep?! The Science Behind Better Nights, a practical, science-backed conversation about baby and toddler sleep, what the research actually tells us, and how to find an approach that works for your family.

Bringing together Chrissy Lawler of The Peaceful Sleeper, Dr. Sujay Kansagra, Liz Hilton of KNITit and Swaddelini, Dr. Natalie Barnett of Nanit, and Melissa Smith, PhD, of OtterSpace, this panel will explore the science behind children’s sleep and the everyday challenges that keep families up at night.

We’ll unpack why babies wake so frequently, whether sleep regressions are really a thing, how sleep needs change as children develop, and what parents should understand about sleep training and different approaches to settling.

We’ll also explore safe sleep environments, swaddling, bedtime routines, sleep associations, naps, early morning wake-ups, and the relationship between sleep, brain development, and emotional regulation. What actually helps children build healthy sleep habits? When is disrupted sleep developmentally normal? And when might persistent sleep difficulties warrant a conversation with your pediatrician?

Most importantly, we’ll separate sleep myths from facts and discuss how parents can make informed decisions without feeling pressured to follow one particular method.

Whether you’re navigating newborn sleep, dealing with a baby who wakes every two hours, or struggling with a toddler who refuses bedtime, you’ll leave with practical strategies, a clearer understanding of your child’s sleep needs, and reassurance that there’s no single perfect way to help your family get better rest.

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