Depression in New Mothers: Who is Waking Up The Baby?

If you have ever had a newborn baby in your house, you understand why people say, “Never wake a sleeping baby.”  Babies have a way of disrupting the sleep schedule of the adults around them and don’t follow the normal schedule the rest of us have become accustomed to,...

Preventing SIDS Requires More than Putting them Back-to-Sleep

There are few things as tragic as the loss of an infant to Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS).  In the last 20 years, we as a country have made great strides in preventing many SIDS deaths simply by changing the way we allow our infants to sleep, on their backs.  The...

Score! How Sleep Affects Standardized Testing

Everyone knows that you function better when you get a good night’s sleep.  It doesn’t matter how old you are or what you do, getting the sleep you need boosts your productivity, improves your mood, and enhances your performance.  This is because of what happens when...

How to Keep Kids on a Sleep Schedule

Parents everywhere know how important it is for kids to get a good night’s sleep.  Tired toddlers are cranky, tired tweens are sullen, and tired teens can exhibit any combination of undesirable behaviors.  Children of all ages need more sleep than most people think. ...

6 Ways Parents of a New Baby Can Combat Sleep Deprivation

The picture of parenthood wouldn’t be complete without a reference to the bleary-eyed, sleep-deprived time spent taking care of brand new bundles of joy.  It is often the first in a long line of parenting milestones that give parents everywhere a common bond.  If you...

Sleepy Teens May be More Prone to Risky Behavior

In recent years, numerous studies have shown how important it is to get enough sleep.  Sleep deprivation can impact our cognitive function, impair our immune system, and open the door for chronic illnesses like high blood pressure and diabetes.  We all know that...