Aug 1, 2026 | back to school, blog, Kids and sleep, Night Owls
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...
Jul 1, 2026 | back to school, blog, Kids and sleep, 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...
Aug 3, 2021 | Kids and sleep, Pediatric Sleep Therapy, Sleep tips
Establishing a Back-to-School Schedule for Kids It’s that time of year again. Parents everywhere are undergoing the painful battle of getting kids into a back-to-school bedtime. Establishing a back-to-school schedule for kids and earlier bedtimes is easier with a...
Mar 5, 2021 | Kids and sleep, Pediatric Sleep Therapy
Pediatric Sleep Disorders Pediatric sleep disorders are surprisingly common. Studies reported by American Family Physician show that up to 50% of children will experience a sleep problem at some point. However, if sleep disorders in kids are not identified early,...
Jan 14, 2020 | Down Syndrome, Kids and sleep, Preschoolers, Sleep and Teens, Sleep Articles
If you are a parent or guardian of a child with Down syndrome, it probably does not surprise you that up to 60% of children with Down syndrome may have a sleep disorder according to a study performed by the University of Michigan. The study also indicated that all...
Jan 14, 2020 | Babies, Down Syndrome, Kids and sleep, Sleep Apnea
Sleep problems are very common in children with Down syndrome. In fact, the National Down Syndrome Society reports that there’s a 50 to 100 percent risk of sleep apnea in children with Down syndrome. There are two main causes of sleep problems in children with...
