How to Design a Good Bedtime Routine

Now that the kids are back to school and the family schedule has settled down you may find that members of the family are struggling to get the sleep they need.  Since lack of sleep can impact everything from school performance to work productivity to how well our...

Switch Sleep from Summer to School Year

Summer is coming to a close and it is time for a new school year.  In addition to gathering up the supplies they need and making sure they will be stylish on their first day, parents need to help their school-age children get back into school year routine.  This means...

8 Signs Your Teen Isn’t Getting the Sleep They Need

According to one of the National Sleep Foundation’s Sleep in America polls, teenagers who aren’t getting enough sleep are more likely to feel depressed more frequently than their peers.  Teens that don’t get the sleep they need are more likely to feel unhappy, sad,...

Common Wives Tales About Sleep

There are Old Wives Tales about almost everything in life and sleep is no exception.  These folk cures and natural remedies range from really ridiculous to relatively reliable.  There are old wives tales about sleep that claim to cure insomnia, sort out a baby’s...

Does My Child Have Sleep Apnea?

  If your child is snoring at night, there may be cause for concern.  Snoring, which is one of the most common signs of sleep apnea in both children and adults, is not something that you should just ignore in the hopes that it goes away.  It may indicate that...

Everything You Need to Know to Help Children Get a Good Night Sleep

Everyone struggles to get a good night sleep once in awhile, even children.  However, children can also suffer from common sleep disorders that keep them from getting the sleep they need to be healthy and to excel.  Children, who routinely feel sleepy during the day...