Cassie Shortsleeve
Cassie Shortsleeve is a Boston-based freelance writer and editor with a decade's worth of experience reporting for the country's top health, travel, and parenting magazines. She's also the founder of Dear Sunday, an online platform for new and soon-to-be moms. She lives in Boston, MA with her husband and their daughter Sunday.
7 Ways to Sleep Better with COVID-19
In October, when my husband (who works at a university) tested positive for COVID-19 after a standard protocol screening, we
4 Ways to Get Your Toddler to Sleep
In the throes of sleep deprivation the summer I had my daughter, Sunday, I remember a friend with a toddler
4 Ways to Set a Bedtime Routine for Teenagers
Adolescents, who typically need more sleep than adults, routinely don't get enough of it. Staying up late to study and
The Surprising Way Your Gut Health Affects Your Sleep
If you're struggling to fall or stay asleep at night, there are a number of factors that might be at
6 Ways to Keep Your Child’s Sleep Schedule on Track This Summer
In an ideal world, the body runs on a predictable schedule. When the sun rises, wake-up hormones (cortisol) get you
5 Ways to Have a Sleep Retreat at Home
All of the stress and anxiety you're experiencing these days can do a serious number on your ability to get
5 Sleep Tips for People with Cancer
A cancer diagnosis can be stressful, overwhelming, and scary. But what you might not realize is that on top of
How to Nap When You’re Not a Napper
Napping is a polarizing subject—some people are nappers and others aren't (which can partly be explained by genetics). But sometimes
4 Times Experts Say You Should Consider a “Sleep Divorce”
Sleeping in separate bedrooms—a practice commonly known as getting a "sleep divorce"—isn't always a sign that your relationship is on