Dr. Solomon Laktineh

Sleep Help

Calm, expert sleep help for children of every age

If sleep is not working in your house, the right script can save you weeks of guesswork. Calm, gentle, evidence-based, and tailored to your child.

Sleep is one of the top three reasons parents reach out. After forty years in pediatrics, I have helped thousands of families through every variety of sleep struggle, from newborns who will not settle to teens who cannot fall asleep before midnight.

What I can help with

  1. Newborn sleep

    Day-night confusion, short naps, frequent night waking, the basics of safe sleep, and what is realistic in the first three months.

  2. Baby and infant sleep training

    Choosing an approach that fits your child's temperament and your emotional capacity. Building a routine that holds. Knowing what is normal and what is not.

  3. Toddler sleep battles

    Bedtime stalling, getting out of bed, early waking, scary dreams, the transition out of the crib.

  4. Elementary and middle school sleep

    Trouble falling asleep, anxiety at bedtime, screens, the wind-down hour, and what to do when sleep has slowly fallen apart.

  5. Teen sleep

    Phase delay, screens, anxiety, school start times. We build a realistic plan that respects teen biology and family life.

How to use the free sleep resources

Start with the free Script Pack, which includes a word-for-word bedtime script you can use tonight. The YouTube channel has dozens of sleep-specific videos organized by age and situation. For a complete framework from newborn through the teen years, the book covers sleep at every stage. If you have a specific question about your child, the contact form is the right place to reach out.

Frequently asked

What ages do you help with sleep?
Newborn through teens. Sleep challenges look very different at each age and the right approach is age-specific.
Will you give me a strict cry-it-out plan?
No. There is a wide spectrum of evidence-based sleep approaches and the right one depends on your child's temperament and what you can sustain emotionally. The plan we build will fit your family.
How fast does sleep training work?
Most families see real change within 5 to 7 nights of consistency and a settled new pattern within 2 weeks.
Can you help with toddler bedtime battles?
Yes. Toddler sleep is one of the most common reasons parents reach out. The fix is usually about routine, limits, and parent consistency, not a particular sleep technique.
What about teens who cannot fall asleep?
Teen sleep problems are usually a mix of biology, screens, and anxiety. We can sort through which factors are at play and build a real plan.

Related reading: sleep training by age, building a bedtime routine, and newborn care basics.

Want everyone in the house sleeping again?

Get the free Script Pack for a word-for-word bedtime script, then go deeper with the YouTube channel and the book.