Mar 1, 2012 | Kids and sleep, Sleep and health, Sleep and women, Sleep Articles
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...
Nov 10, 2011 | Kids and sleep, Sleep and health, Sleep Articles
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...
Nov 2, 2011 | Kids and sleep, Sleep Articles
One of the most common fears of any new parent is the nightly threat posed by Sudden Infant Death Syndrome (SIDS). This unexplained condition is the leading cause of death for babies between one month and one year of age and it affects children who are otherwise...
Oct 27, 2011 | Kids and sleep, Sleep Articles
For parents, it isn’t always easy to tell when you should be concerned about your child’s behavior and when it is just a normal part of their development. Bedwetting is definitely one of these circumstances. If your child starts to wet the bed or continues to have...
Oct 10, 2011 | Kids and sleep, Sleep and health, Sleep Articles
Don’t be too quick to diagnose your child’s rambunctious behavior as an Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD). It’s easy to look at the symptoms like trouble paying attention, impulsiveness or delayed learning and label it as a behavioral disorder like ADHD....
Oct 5, 2011 | Kids and sleep, Sleep and health, Sleep Articles, Sleep tips
Recent research from Australia may open a new front in the battle over bedtime. There is no doubt that parents have the most significant impact on the sleep hygiene and habits of young children. There is also significant research indicating that poor sleep patterns...