I need to sleep

More than one third of parents report that their children aged 1 to 6 years have sleep problems. That’s a lot of kids and adults who don’t sleep well!

What if we talked about it, about fatigue and sleep deprivation among parents? What if we really talked about it?

What if we turned the tables and accepted that the child’s and parent’s sleep are two sides of the same coin?

This section contains scientific information on parental sleep (Your Vital Need) as well as tips, tools and resources to (re)take control of fatigue.

Don’t hesitate to ask us questions about research advances made with families. We want to make science accessible so that it can help you sleep better.

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The importance of sleep to be present and healthy. The domino effect of sleep deprivation.

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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

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

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

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

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

Who needs to sleep?

Why do so many of us downplay the impact of sleep deprivation, whether it’s related to the arrival of a child or other life changes? Why do we find it
  • Evelyne Touchette, Ph.D and Olivier Bernard, B.Pharm, M.Sc
  • 12 May 2022

Parental Management of sleep debt in 4 steps

When you’re at the end of your rope because of sleep deprivation caused by your child’s sleep-wake rhythm and learning to sleep independently, it’s good to take a step back
  • Evelyne Touchette, Ph.D et Catherine Lord, Ph.D
  • 12 May 2022

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