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Evidence-based strategies and real-world solutions for families

Hey there! I'm Tiffany, and as a Board Certified Behavior Analyst, Certified Behavioral Sleep Specialist, and mom of three, I know firsthand that parenting advice needs to actually work in real life - not just in theory. Here you'll find practical strategies for sleep challenges, behavioral concerns, and daily parenting struggles. Whether you're navigating bedtime battles with a neurotypical toddler or supporting a child with autism through big emotions, I share approaches that respect your family's unique needs and values.

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Why Traditional Sleep Advice Fails Neurodivergent Kids (And What Actually Works)
Tiffany Marrelli Tiffany Marrelli

Why Traditional Sleep Advice Fails Neurodivergent Kids (And What Actually Works)

It's 3 AM, and there you are—bleary-eyed, scrolling through yet another sleep article on your phone while your child has finally dozed off beside you. If you're raising a neurodivergent child and traditional sleep strategies aren't working, it's not you. It's not your parenting. And it's certainly not your amazing child. The truth? Those traditional sleep approaches simply weren't designed with your child's unique brain in mind. Discover why melatonin functions differently, how sensory processing affects sleep, and what behavioral approaches actually work for children with autism, ADHD, and sensory differences.

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