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Maya Hartley — Family Sleep Editor

Maya Hartley

Family Sleep Editor at DreamLoo

Maya Hartley is DreamLoo's Family Sleep Editor. She researches and writes our guides on children's sleep, translating peer-reviewed studies and clinical guidance from bodies like the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and the American Academy of Pediatrics (AAP) into clear, practical advice parents can use tonight. Every article is checked against current research, and any health or developmental claim is tied to a named, citable source. Maya is an editor and researcher, not a physician — DreamLoo's guides are educational and not a substitute for personalized medical advice.

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Our editorial standards

  • Every claim about sleep, health, or child development is tied to a named, citable source — peer-reviewed research or guidance from bodies like the AASM, AAP, CDC, or accredited children’s hospitals.
  • We never invent statistics, studies, or expert quotes. If a claim can’t be verified, it gets rewritten without it.
  • Articles carry a visible publish date and are updated as the research changes; the "Updated" date reflects real revisions.
  • Our guides are educational and are not a substitute for personalized medical advice from your pediatrician.

Recent articles by Maya

Screens & Tech

Screen-Free Activities for Kids: A Calm, Practical Guide

Screen-free activities for kids, sorted by age, for tired parents. Simple, low-effort play ideas to keep kids happy off screens, without guilt or boredom.

Screens & Tech

Screen Time Guidelines by Age: What the Research Says

Screen time guidelines for kids, age by age, without the guilt. What the AAP and WHO actually recommend, what matters more than minutes, and how to make it work.

Parenting

Preparing a Toddler for a New Baby: A Calm, Honest Guide

Preparing a toddler for a new baby — what works, what to skip, and what to expect. Evidence-based guidance for the months before, the birth, and the first weeks.

Fears & Anxiety

First Day of School Anxiety in Kids: A Calm Parent's Guide

First day of school anxiety is common and manageable. Evidence-based signs to watch, what to do in the two weeks before, the calm-goodbye script, and red flags.