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 …
The Parents and Kids Back To School Sleep Tune-Up- Delta edition
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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Does Introducing Solids Early Help Your Baby Sleep? New research suggests yes but. . .
Parents often wonder if solids will help baby sleep better. A new research study was released this week about solid food and baby sleep, and is already generating headlines: The study is …
Eight Teen Sleep Tips You Haven’t Heard Before
Teenagers are more sleep deprived than ever before— about 85% don’t get enough sleep at night. There are lots of reasons for this: excessive homework, too early school start times, and the intrusion …
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28 Rules for Better Sleep
Last week I published my Good Sleep Manifesto. This week, I've put together a list of ways to sleep better for your family. Think of them of rules of thumb, and not absolute. Good Sleep …
The Good Sleep Manifesto: Families Deserve to Sleep Well
It's time to stop settling for bad sleep and insufficient sleep. I spend a lot of time thinking about sleep. My sleep, my kid’s sleep, my wife’s sleep. Everybody does. I also have the privilege of …
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Prevent Sleep Problems in Kids: Keep Technology Out of The Bedroom
If you met me at a party, and wanted to know my best single piece of advice to keep your child from having sleep problems, here it is: 1. If you child has technology (television, computers, …
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Sleep As A Drug of Choice: Dr. Maida Chen Ends Her #YearofNoSleep
Dr. Maida Chen provides this reflection from the lovely city of Seattle, where she is the director of the Pediatric Sleep Disorders Center at Seattle Children’s Hospital. I think that it is a great …
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How Children and Adults With Chronic Pain Can Get More Sleep
I first met Dr. Valerie Crabtree several years ago at the Sleep Meeting in Boston after going to a great talk which she gave. Since then she has been a great help to me as I try to learn more about …
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Terra Ziporyn Snider on Building a Sleep Friendly Community
One of the best parts of writing this blog has been getting to know many people who, like myself, are passionate about the importance of sleep. One of the best champions for healthy sleep in teenagers …
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Manage Your Mornings: Sarah Honaker on Maximizing Sleep
https://flic.kr/p/7iuygF ("Breakfast Propulsion" by Stéfan. Click the photo to go to the original) I'm really excited that Dr. Sarah Honaker has agreed to provide some great advice on how to get 30 …
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“Tune Out Before You Tuck In”: Dennis Rosen on Mindfulness and Getting More Sleep
https://flic.kr/p/sdxSz ("Elu" by Harry Koopman on Flickr. Click the photo to go to the original) As part of my New Year’s Resolution to get 30 more minutes of sleep a night in 2015, I have been …
Put that Smartphone Down! A Key Step in Getting More Sleep
This month I'm soliciting advice from my friends and colleagues on how to get 30 more minutes of sleep a night in 2015. I'm pleased to start with advice from Dr. Meir Kryger, who is a legend in the …
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Resolve to Get 30 More Minutes Of Sleep in 2015
Imagine I told you that I had a new pill I had developed. It would improve your mood and your ability to pay attention. It would reduce your appetite and help you to be more active and lose weight. It …
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Get That Television Out of Your Kid’s Room. Now.
What would you say if I told you that there is one thing you can do to avoid sleep problems in your child as they get older, even into adulthood? It's really easy. In fact, if you are lucky, you just …
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