Craig Canapari, MD

Craig Canapari, MD I'm a pediatric sleep doctor, author, and the director of the Yale Pediatric Sleep Center I will be seeing patients at three venues to start.
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Yale New Haven Children’s Hospital, 1 Park St, New Haven, CT 06519
2. Yale Specialty Center at Norwalk, 747 Belden Ave., Norwalk, CT 06850
3. Yale Specialty Center at Long Wharf, 1 Long Wharf Dr., New Haven, CT 06519

You can find links for directions and parking for these clinics here:
http://drcraigcanapari.com/scheduling-an-appointment/

I also see patients "virtually" via 2nd.MD: https://2nd.md/profile/craigcanapari

05/21/2026

Getting a three-year-old to nap and sleep through the night with a cold can be incredibly tough. When congestion strikes, it impacts their sleep significantly. While nasal spray helps, Benadryl isn't always the answer for sniffles. If snoring is a routine issue, it's worth discussing with a pediatrician to rule out conditions like obstructive sleep apnea.

05/14/2026

Prolonged middle of the night awakenings are troublesome. Learning to fall asleep independently can help with these episodes, but often the child is either napping too long during the day. From Ep 18

05/11/2026

Your little one was sleeping soundly, and now 4 AM tantrums are the new normal. Is it time to drop the nap or shift the whole schedule? Let's explore your options for regaining those precious overnight hours. From The Sleep Edit Podcast, episode 18

05/04/2026

Did you know early morning light helps your cortisol levels rise, a crucial signal for waking up? It's a natural process that boosts wakefulness and supports your circadian rhythm. Exposure to light in the morning is key. From Episode 17

05/01/2026

As a baby, I slept so much my mom worried. Later, I had trouble sleeping, possibly linked to caffeine sensitivity. Turns out, my childhood complaints of 'too much energy in my legs' perfectly described restless leg syndrome in kids. From The Sleep Edit episode 17.

04/24/2026

Initially a skeptic of weighted blankets, I've become a huge fan. The Bearaby blanket is surprisingly breathable, perfect for summer nights even just sleeping on top of the covers.

04/22/2026

Is your child, like Arielle's daughter, waking up stressed about bedtime? The anxiety of watching the clock, especially as puberty hits, can disrupt sleep. This phenomenon, once called psychophysiologic insomnia, is now often categorized under chronic insomnia.

04/14/2026

Many people worry about their deep sleep percentage shown on trackers, but there's often no education on what's normal. This can lead to unnecessary anxiety. Similar to baby monitors making parents anxious, sleep trackers can cause , where tracking actually worsens perceived sleep quality. Understanding normal sleep patterns is key.

04/07/2026

Many are exploring L-theanine, known for its presence in green tea. While data is limited, it's showing promise for reducing nighttime awakenings and anxiety, without causing drowsiness.

03/31/2026

If you're a hot sleeper, even in winter, you know the struggle. Arielle transformed a 4-season porch into a bedroom kept at a chilly 55 degrees. My wife and I compromised at 62, but I still crank hotel thermostats to the lowest setting. Darkness and quiet are also crucial for that ideal cold cave experience.

02/19/2026

Struggling with sleep anxiety? Arielle and I discuss what was learned from personal experiences: watching the clock can actually make it worse.

Many start stressing about sleep when they see the clock — it’s a common issue. The more one stares, the more anxious they become, making sleep even harder. Turns out, removing the clock can help relax the mind.

In sleep medicine, we used to call this “psychophysiologic insomnia”— anxiety about sleep onset. It’s why people with insomnia often sleep better outside of the home— the usual anxiety producing cues aren’t there.

If sleep anxiety is stealing your rest, try hiding the clock or practicing relaxing rituals before bed.

Episode 17 of The Sleep Edit podcast is out now, diving deeper into these strategies.

What’s your go-to sleep hack?

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New Haven, CT
06519

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