Excessive Sleepiness
Too Much Homework, Too Little Sleep: Structural Sleep Deprivation in Teens
NOTE: The American Academy of Pediatrics has recommended school start times no earlier than 8:30 for teens. Read more
Presentation
A Tech Toolkit for the Pediatric Sleep Lab
Most of my posts are written for parents. This is providing links to a presentation I am giving 9/14/
Sleep Training
News Flash: Sleep Training Doesn't Hurt Your Child
There have been multiple important publications in the past few weeks which are pertinent to my patients. I'm
Muscular dystrophy
The Most Hopeful Job in the World
I care for children with a variety of illnesses. Some of these illnesses, like asthma and obstructive sleep apnea are
Sleep 101
Fascinating Reading on Circadian Problems and "Social Jet Lag"
Maria Popova, whose invaluable site Brain Pickings compiles fascinating and diverse material on books, the arts, and sciences, has written
Sleep 101
ADHD and Sleep in Kids: Unraveling the Connections
Whenever I see a patient with snoring and school difficulties, I get excited. Why? Because I know that if I
Parent Toolkit
Thinking About Medications: A Guide for Parents
As a specialist, I often prescribe medication to my patients. I take this responsibility very seriously. I spend a lot
Obstructive Sleep Apnea
Snoring in the Obese Child
In a prior post I described obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), a common condition associated with snoring where the upper airway
Muscular dystrophy
Muscular Dystrophy in a Child Less Than Ten: Laying the Groundwork for Respiratory Health
I gave a talk last fall at a roundtable organized by the Jett Foundation for parents of boys younger than
Sleep Training
Snooze News: Worthy Reading for the Weekend
There have been some great articles in the past few weeks worth reading on sleep medicine in children.
Sleep Guidance
Sleep 101
Sleep training in a coughing child
NOTE: When I publish these question and answer sessions it is with the permission of the families. I am not
books,now,hash-timeline,hash-gallery