Proven advice for better sleep in kids and parents
For better or worse, the summer is past its halfway point. Believe it or not, some parents will be sending kids back to school in a few weeks. The prospect may fill some with melancholy (kids, …
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Ahh, autumn. Halloween costumes, fall foliage, carving Jack-O-Lanterns and enjoying the crisp bite of a fresh apple. Those of use who live in New England often cite this season as the finest of the …
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On the surface of it, the timing of falling asleep seems fairly easy to understand. Once you have been awake for a certain period of time, you become tired and eventually go to sleep. The technical …
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When I see children or teenagers with sleep difficulties, the first questions in my mind are, "What is bedtime like? What time is it? How long does it take to fall asleep?" Often, one of the …
Pediatricians frequently recommend melatonin for children with sleep problems, or parents might try it themselves. However, the proper use of melatonin is frequently misunderstood. Here is a …
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Childhood obesity is common and has become even more of a problem during the COVID-19 pandemic. So has short sleep and sleep difficulties. Interestingly, lack of sleep is a cause of childhood obesity, …
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I had the pleasure of being a guest on the phenomenal Strollercoaster podcast. Â Hosted by Faith Salie, who is an author, actress, and comedian, this is perhaps my favorite parenting podcast given it's …
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