Summertime Screen Time

Summertime Screen Time

Summer Screentime: A Threat to Teens’ Sleep and Health Lauri warns that increased summer screentime can disrupt teens’ sleep, affecting their health. Teens often spend 4-6 hours on social media, cutting into sleep time. She advises parents to lead by...
Back to School & Sleep

Back to School & Sleep

As the new school year begins, families often face changes in daily schedules that can disrupt sleep. Early wake-up times, increased homework, extracurricular activities, and longer commutes can all affect the quality and duration of sleep for children, teens, and...
Independence from Sleep Aids

Independence from Sleep Aids

Many people rely on sleep aids to fall asleep at night, but long-term dependence can mask the root causes of sleep issues rather than solve them. While medications may provide short-term relief, they do not always address underlying problems such as insomnia, sleep...
Fall in Love with Your Sleep

Fall in Love with Your Sleep

February is the month of love, and while Valentine’s Day often highlights romantic connections, one of the most important relationships you can nurture is the one you have with your sleep. Quality sleep is critical for overall health—it supports heart function,...
New Year, New Dreams: Make Sleep Your Priority in 2026

New Year, New Dreams: Make Sleep Your Priority in 2026

New Year, New Dreams: Make Sleep Your Priority in 2026 A new year brings fresh opportunities, renewed motivation, and a chance to reset healthy habits. As we welcome 2026, the team at Valley Sleep Center encourages you to start the year by focusing on one of the most...