Jan 24, 2011 | Kids and sleep
A new study by the National Institute of Health suggests that children who get more sleep, even if it’s only “catch-up” sleep on weekends, may be protected against obesity and other metabolic problems. The study conducted among more than 300 children...
Jan 21, 2011 | Kids and sleep, Relaxation, Sleep and health, Sleep Articles, Sleep tips
Change your sleeping habits, change your daytime outlook! If you wake up tired and in a bad mood, chances are you aren’t getting enough restful sleep at night. With all of the stresses of the day, it’s sometimes hard to shut your mind off and relax enough to sleep,...
Jan 18, 2011 | Kids and sleep, Sleep and health, Sleep Articles, Sleep tips
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...
Jan 10, 2011 | Kids and sleep, Relaxation, Sleep and health, Sleep Articles, Sleep tips
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...
Jan 4, 2011 | Kids and sleep, Sleep and health, Sleep and holidays
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...
Dec 23, 2010 | Kids and sleep, Sleep and health, Sleep and holidays
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...
