The importance of infant sleep
How critical are infant sleep habits? As a national not for profit communication group, Civitas provides access to leading edge research on infant sleep, early childhood development, behavior and discipline approaches, selecting child care providers, appropriate prenatal care and recognizing maltreatment and trauma in children.
At the core of all Civitas projects is leading edge research related to early child development, infant sleep patterns and much more. By working with more than 100 well known experts, we ensure that the resources, information and content we communicate is firmly grounded in science and practice.
Help for establishing infant sleep patterns.
Civitas offers in-depth information on the current expert thinking regarding young children. The data demonstrates that infant sleep periods help develop and mature the growing baby's brain. Slumber periods develop as the brain matures. There are specific times during the day and night when your baby's brain will become drowsy and less alert. These are the best times for your baby to be soothed to slumber because the restorative power of sleep is greatest when it coincides with the brain being in a drowsy state.
Although you can't control slumber length, you can be sensitive to infant sleep patterns by employing good bedtime practices. Establish a regular bedtime routine. Be consistent and adjust your routine so you can be home when the child needs to go to bed for the night. Eliminate motion. Accept that your baby may cry. Keep a diary - this helps a caregiver get a clearer picture of a baby's seemingly unpredictable and disorganized habits. You might also notice that the child is resting more than you thought. You can download a diary from Civitas to help you track your baby's habits.
Civitas - reaching out.
Civitas works to shape its vision of community by creating, producing and distributing educational tools that support all adults caring for young children. What allows Civitas to do this work on a national scale is its commitment to collaboration in each step of its process.
A unique feature of Civitas is our distribution pipeline, made up of a diverse network of non profit organizations, public institutions, academic organizations, corporations, retailers, distributors and foundations. Each organization takes advantage of Civitas' educational tools to reach more than 5 million parents, grandparents and caregivers each year.
Civitas provides a wide range of information to meet individual needs. You will find the latest research, expert opinion, emotional support as well as practical advice. You will better understand the concept of discipline as well as utilize a basic list of dos and don'ts for every day situations.
Civitas provides you with a complete resource from conception and birth right through early childhood. It gives you the information you need on discipline, child care, play time, schedules, and more. It also covers topics of specific interest to grandparents, fathers and non-family caregivers.
Children benefit from a community of adults who share a core knowledge that promotes the care and well-being of every child.
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