Learning at Laurel Speaker Series
LCRG Book Talk: GOOD SLEEP FOR ALL KIDS with Melisa Moore, PhD
Lyman Campus
When pediatric sleep expert Dr. Melisa Moore had her first child, she already had a decade of experience helping families overcome sleep challenges, but nothing prepared her for the reality of managing sleep in her own household. The traditional advice she’d relied on as a clinician felt too rigid, unrealistic, and ineffective for real life. So she went to work to create the flexible, evidence-based approach she offers in her new book The Good Sleep Guide for Neurodivergent Kids (New World Library, March 4, 2026).
Dr. Moore will join us at Laurel’s Lyman Campus for an engaging talk for parents of neurotypical and neurodivergent kids alike, Melisa will explore the science of sleep in a way that makes sense for real family life.
She’ll look at how sleep impacts learning and emotion regulation and what parents can do to support healthier sleep without unrealistic rules or constant battles. She’ll also tackle some of today’s biggest sleep challenges including neurodivergence, screen time, busy schedules, and early school start times.
Parents will leave with a clearer understanding of what “healthy sleep” really looks like, plus practical tools and strategies to help their children and teens thrive
About the Speaker
Melisa Moore Ph.D, DBSM is an international expert on children’s sleep and has been active in the fields of psychology and behavioral sleep medicine for more than two decades.
A clinical psychologist board certified in behavioral sleep medicine, she works for Rady Children’s Health in San Diego. She also maintains a private practice in the Los Angeles area, supporting children, teens, and young adults across the country with a variety of sleep and mood issues. Previously, Dr. Moore served on the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania and was the Psychosocial Director of the Sleep Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
A clinical psychologist board certified in behavioral sleep medicine, she works for Rady Children’s Health in San Diego. She also maintains a private practice in the Los Angeles area, supporting children, teens, and young adults across the country with a variety of sleep and mood issues. Previously, Dr. Moore served on the faculty at the University of Pennsylvania and was the Psychosocial Director of the Sleep Center at the Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia (CHOP).
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