As expecting mothers approach the finish line, many experience an increased level of sleep discomfort. During the third trimester, getting comfortable and restful sleep becomes increasingly difficult as the baby grows and preparing for labor begins. Though some sleep discomfort is to be expected, pregnant women can take steps towards better rest by understanding the …
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Children with Attention-Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD) can struggle with staying in bed and getting quality sleep. This can lead to problems such as poorer academic performance, behavioral issues, and difficulty regulating emotions. It’s essential to have strategies in place to help children with ADHD get better sleep. Poor sleep can affect children with ADHD on …
How Temperature Affects Your Baby’s Sleep Babies have very delicate sleep cycles that can easily be disrupted if the temperature in their nursery is too high, or too low. Even small changes can create a significant impact on their ability to get rest. This is because the optimal temperature range for babies is between 68 …
Putting in the hours during the night shift isn’t easy. Studies have shown shift work can be detrimental to one’s health, both both physical and mental. Thankfully, there are a few helpful sleep tools that can aidshift workers and improve their ability to take on the night shift. From specially designed pillows to downloadable apps, …
Overview of Sleeping Comfortably With a Baby Bump Having a baby is always an exciting time – but it comes with its own set of challenges. One of the common worries that expecting mothers have is finding ways to sleep comfortably with a baby bump. The right sleep position and supportive pillows can make all …
The Impact of Caffeine on Children’s Sleep Caffeine is a common stimulant substance found in many foods and beverages. In recent years, there have been studies that suggest that too much caffeine intake can adversely affect a child’s sleep patterns, even if the child is getting enough sleep. While caffeine can keep people up during …
Navigating Sleep Positions During Pregnancy Pregnant women often have to endure a variety of changes and discomforts, as their body adjusts to accommodating their growing baby. Among the most common issues plaguing expectant mothers are difficulty sleeping, and finding the most comfortable sleeping positions. It is especially important to identify comfortable, and safe sleeping postures …
Managing Your Child’s Nighttime Fears Nighttime can be an incredibly daunting period for children, filled with anxieties and fear. From being startled by shadows to the lingering presumption of imaginative nightmares, parents find themselves searching for effective strategies to help their children feel soothed in these emotionally charged hours. While there are a few causes …
Helping Your Baby Adjust to Sleep in a New Home Adjusting to a new home comes with its own set of challenges, especially for babies. Along with the obvious upheaval of getting settled into a new environment, having to adjust their sleep schedule to a new space can be particularly difficult. But, it doesn’t have …
Why Regular Exercise is Crucial for Shift Workers Shift workers often find it hard to maintain a healthy lifestyle, with their conflicting sleep patterns and gruelling working hours. The key to staying healthy as a shift worker is exercise, and making it a regular part of your day is key for health and wellbeing. Having …
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The Role of Comfort Objects in Children’s Sleep When it comes to helping children get a good night’s sleep, comfort objects are often one of the most powerful tools parents have in their arsenal. Comfort objects are physical objects, usually brought by an adult beforehand, and often in the form of stuffed animals, blankies, dolls, …
Helping Your Child Transition from a Crib to a Bed The transition from a crib to a bed is a significant milestone for young children. While the change can be exciting, it can also be frightening for them. As parents, it’s important to approach the transition in a way that will result in a successful …
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Establishing a bedtime routine is important for your baby’s health and wellbeing. Creating a consistent and calm routine helps the baby fall asleep quickly and stay asleep longer. Plus, it will help him or her feel safe and secure as your baby gets used to his or her environment. A baby’s sleep routine will also …
Understanding the Impact of Electronic Devices on Children’s Sleep As electronic devices become more and more popular in all aspects of our lives, it is becoming increasingly evident that their usage is having an effect on the quality of sleep that we, and our children in particular, are getting. Studies have shown that using devices …
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Teens and Sleep: How Much Do They Really Need? While adult sleep schedules vary, most need 7-8 hours of sleep at night. Teens, in comparison, need close to 8-10 hours. With technology, changes in social lives, and homework, however, how can teens get enough sleep that they really need? For teens, not getting enough sleep …
As you get older, it is common to experience changes in your sleep patterns. This could be due to hormone fluctuations, lifestyle changes or medical issues. If you are having trouble getting a good night’s sleep, there are several strategies to help you get the rest you need. The negative side effects of sleep deprivation …
Shift work sleep disorder (SWSD) is a condition associated with people who experience disruptions in their circadian rhythms due to work schedules that fall outside of traditional hours. People who work shift work or who travel across time zones may find it difficult to adjust their sleep patterns, leading to a host of physical and …
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Helping Your Child Overcome Nightmares Nobody wants to hear their child cry out in fear during the night because of a nightmare. For parents, the worst part of this experience is being unable to comfort their child after the nightmare is over. The best way to help your child overcome these nightmares is to take …
Understanding How Illness Can Affect Your Child’s Sleep Sleep is one of the most important aspects of a child’s life, and any form of illness can severely upset their sleep routine. Whether it’s a heart condition, asthma, respiratory problems, or even something as common as the flu, it can cause your child to not sleep …
Helping Your Child Transition from Naps to Quiet Time No matter how well you plan for it, the transition from naps to quiet time can be a difficult and challenging process for both parents and children. Each child is unique and there is no one-size-fits-all template for how to approach this transition. However, there are …
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Healthy Sleep Tips for Police Officers Overview Police officers are often hailed as heroes of everyday life, tasked with protecting the public and keeping the peace. However, officers are faced with a unique set of challenges that can leave them feeling exhausted on the job. Obesity, diabetes, and heart disease are all common conditions among …
The Role of Imaginary Friends in Children’s Sleep Creative play is an essential ingredient to any child’s development. Having an imagination is an important aspect of how they interact with the world and learn about it. One of the ways kids may manifest their imagination is with the creation of an imaginary friends. These friends …
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Understanding a baby’s sleep cycle can be a daunting task for any new parent. It can be hard to determine the best time to put your infant to bed, and even more difficult to understand why they may be sleeping differently on any given night. Fortunately, there is plenty of information available to help you …
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Establishing Healthy Sleep Habits in Infants Establishing a bedtime routine and healthy sleep habits for infants is an important part of their development. Having consistent and age appropriate sleep patterns helps babies and toddlers receive the rest needed to develop and learn. Having healthy sleep habits for infants also helps both babies and parents. It …
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Children have nightmares for a variety of reasons and can come upon them quite suddenly. It is important as an adult to recognize signs of nightmares and take necessary steps to help your child deal with them properly. Nightmares in children can be distressing but through learning what causes them as well as how to …