Back to School Means Back to Bedtime

Now that the new school year is underway, many parents are looking for ways to help their kids get the sleep they need for success.  After the long days and late nights of summer, shifting sleep schedules can be just as important as stocking up on school supplies and...

The Early Bird Gets the Grades

As high school seniors graduate and begin preparing for their first semester of college in the fall, they should put selecting a sleep friendly schedule at the top of their list of things to do. Many college students look forward to the freedom a college schedule...

The relationship of sleep disorders & aggressive behavior in school age children

A recent study out of the University of Michigan found a correlation between sleep and aggressive or bullying behavior in urban school age children. The study included the parents and teachers of 341 children living in areas classified as urban.  The parents and...

Removing your Child’s Tonsils Could Cure Sleep Apnea and Bedwetting

The ultimate goal for parents is just getting your child to wake up or hold it. It’s a normal discipline until the child is  about six-years-old. After that they should be using the bathroom like grown-ups.  What if your child still hasn’t graduated their potty...

Does your child need throat surgery to address a sleep disorder?

If you’re a parent who’s taken a flashlight to your child’s mouth (and it isn’t the first time) you might find anything from enlarged tonsils to swollen red glands. Having your child’s tonsils (tonsillectomy) or adenoids removed (adenoidectomy) is something many...

Break these bad bedtime habits

As adults, we know we need a good night’s sleep in order to perform at our peak, but we don’t always practice what we preach. We offer these seven tips to break your bad bedtime habits to help you get a better night’s sleep.  Get into a routine. It might be tempting...