Teens and sleep, the real story

While your teenager may not really care that sleep is necessary for them to be able to function properly, parents know that when their teen is sleeping, their body is preparing itself to meet the demands of the coming day. Teens who get a good night’s sleep perform...

How to avoid these sneaky sleep stealers and sleep better

Having a sleepless night here and there is likely nothing to worry about but if your sleep disturbances persist you need to determine whether there are underlying causes. Do you have these common triggers that might be contributing to your sleepless nights?  Are these...

What to do if your child snores

You almost expect your spouse to snore at some point in your life, right? But do you expect to hear sound-barrier breaking snoring coming from your child’s bedroom? Probably not. Statistics show that about 10% of children snore at some point during the night. Snoring...

How to Maintain Healthy Sleep Habits During Holiday Excitement

It’s hard to sleep when you have “visions of sugar plums dancing in your head” but healthy sleep habits, while important year round, are especially important during the holiday season. You don’t want to be carting cranky children to and from holiday gatherings or...

Get good sleep even when wrestling jet lag

With the holiday season in full swing many of you will be spending time in airports and will likely be heading into parts of the country that are in different time zones than you’re accustomed to. So, whether you’re a seasoned traveler or an infrequent flier you will...

How to choose foods to help you snooze

Everyone knows the importance of getting a good night’s sleep – it helps you function and get through your day, whether work or school, much better. If you’re having trouble falling asleep you already know how hard it is to stay alert and concentrate on your daily...