The 3 Things for Increased Brain Power!
Each day, I receive Google Alerts about all the new and exciting things that are happening in the sleep research field. This study really stuck out to me not only as a sleep specialist, but also as a child brain developmentalist. A recent study was done by Lancet Child and Adolescent Health tracking the cognitive […]
Kids Age Faster When They Lose Sleep
Sleep is a vital process for getting rid of toxins and strengthening our neural networks. During later stages of sleep, the branches that grow out of brain cells (synapses) get a chance to strengthen and help preserve new brain cells. In REM sleep (the last stage of sleep), our brain gets organized — it picks […]
Touch Screen Devices Affect Your Child’s Sleep
For sleep health, it’s vitally important to reduce the amount of screen usage before it’s time to hit the hay. As the day gets later, our bodies produce more melatonin in order for it to be easier to go to sleep. With screen time before bed, melatonin production is suppressed making it a challenge to […]
5 Things that are Hurting Your Child’s Sleep that You’re Not Aware Of
It can often be hard to pin-point what is keeping a child with special needs from falling asleep, and sleeping well through the night. For parents who are children are chronically sleep deprived, here are five “sleep enemies” that might be keeping your little one up at night: Electronic devices Televisions, tablet devices and smart […]
5 Tips to a Smoother Bedtime for ALL Ages
When it comes to sleep training kids, there are so many recommendations out there that it can be hard to know where to start. And, these recommendations can change based on a child’s age, health, milestones reached, etc. However, there are some basic recommendations that can help any child fall asleep easier. These recommendations can […]
