What your children consume will have a major effect on their sleep quality. Diets that are high in sugar, processed carbohydrates, and unhealthy fats can all disrupt sleep patterns. As parents, you want to provide your children with the proper tools to ensure healthy sleeping habits. Knowing how the different types of food and drinks …
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Understanding and Managing Night Terrors in Children Night terrors in children can be frightening and unpredictable, leaving both children and their caregivers completely confused. Night terrors are not dream-based, but a form of sleep disorder that causes extreme fear, and can even cause physical symptoms like sweating and a racing heart. While night terrors in …
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Addressing Night Terrors in Children Night terrors can be an incredibly scary experience for both child and parents alike. Children will wake up in a state of agitation, crying, and screaming. Because of this, it is important to know how to address and cope with night terrors in children. While night terrors may be alarming, …
Managing Sleep for Children with Autism Getting an adequate amount of sleep is a challenge faced by many, but especially by those living with autism. As the parent of a child with autism, it can be difficult to find the balance between managing your child’s sleep habits and letting them take control. The following guide …
The first few months of your baby’s life may seem like a mysterious jumble of feeding, pooping, and (hopefully!) sleeping. You might not know what kind of sleep patterns to expect from your baby- it’s normal not to. Understanding and decoding your baby’s sleep patterns can help you gain firsthand knowledge on how your little …
How Music Can Help Your Baby Sleep Better Lack of sleep can evoke multiple challenges for parents. Along with the exhaustion and frustration that often come with a baby who won’t sleep, parents must also find a solution that works for their family. One potential time-saving solution is to use music as a way to …
How to Handle Bedwetting in Older Children Older children can still experience bedwetting and it can be a very frustrating situation for both the child and their parents. While there are many products available for bed-wetting, it is essential that parents look for the underlying cause to ensure their children can get the care and …
Sleep and Alzheimer’s Disease: What You Need to Know Alzheimer’s disease is a progressive neurological disorder that affects an estimated 5.8 million Americans of all ages. But, while research continues to increase our understanding of Alzheimer’s, doctors, researchers, and carers are challenged to understand how sleep problems play an impact in its development. To ensure …
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Positions for a More Comfortable Pregnancy Pregnancy can be a physically and emotionally demanding time, and finding the right sleeping position can help soothe some of the aches that come with it. As your pregnancy progresses, getting a good night’s rest can become increasingly difficult. With some care and understanding, you can help make your …
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Understanding the Role of Genetics in Children’s Sleep Children’s sleep patterns and habits can be greatly affected by genetics. Genetics play a large role in determining the length and quality of children’s sleep, as well as what conditions may negatively affect their sleep. By understanding how different genetic factors can influence one’s child’s sleep, parents …
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Introducing Solids: How It Can Affect Your Baby’s Sleep Introducing solids to your baby is an important step in their development, and it can greatly affect the quality of their sleep. It can be difficult to determine when and how to do this, as there are a lot of opinions and guidelines regarding when the …
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Improving Sleep Quality in Dementia Patients A diagnosis of dementia often means the need to adjust your lifestyle to best meet the needs of the patient. One of the most important aspects to consider is how to improve sleep quality in dementia patients. Poor sleep patterns can contribute to worsening of the mental health issues …
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The Effect of Shift Work on Your Circadian Rhythm Shift work affects millions of people around the world. It is a phenomenon that often requires people to work at non-traditional hours. Common forms of shift work include night shifts, evening shifts, swing shifts, and rotating shifts. While shift work can provide financial benefits, it has …
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Understanding SIDS: A Guide for Parents Sudden Infant Death Syndrome is one of the most devastating ways a child can suddenly pass away. Although SIDS is a relatively rare occurrence, the fear and grief that it brings can be completely devastating for any family. This guide for parents provides important information on what SIDS is …
It is no surprise why parents of both babies and small children often struggle to get them to sleep. Luckily, parents can find relief by introducing baby massage – a soothing, natural practice proven to help babies (and children) fall asleep easier and for longer periods. Baby massage involves gently rubbing or kneading the baby’s …
How to Improve Sleep in the Elderly The quality of sleep is a vital component to good mental and physical health. However, as age increases, sleep often decreases in quality. This can be attributed to a decrease in certain hormones and lifestyle changes. It’s important to understand the factors that can play a role in …
Why Seniors Wake Up Early and How to Deal With It Some seniors find it difficult to sleep! That’s because much of the elderly population experience an early wakeup call due to age-related sleeping changes. Waking up early often in the early hours of the morning can leave the senior feeling drained and out of …
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Help Your Child Deal with Sleepwalking Sleepwalking is a distressing and potentially dangerous issue for children and their parents. To help your child and protect them from harm, there are some things you can do to help them. Taking steps to improve their overall sleeping environment, such as setting up a regular bedtime routine and …
The Importance of Regular Sleep for Diabetic Seniors Diabetes is a serious health condition that can be managed better with a regular sleep schedule. Many older adults with diabetes are struggling to manage the condition and are having difficulty sleeping. Without adequate sleep, diabetes can become more difficult to manage and cause further complications. Regular …
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Expecting moms certainly feel an increased need for restful sleep during the first trimester of pregnancy. This is the period during which a woman’s body undergoes the most rapid changes. Hormonal shifts along with the physical changes brought on by pregnancy can make falling asleep and getting the necessary rest difficult. Below are some helpful …
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Pregnancy is an exciting time for expecting mothers, as they await the arrival of their little bundle of joy into the world. It is also a time where the mother should take extra precautions to ensure her body is comfortable and well taken care of. One of the most important areas is her sleeping habits. …
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Impact of Screen Time on Children’s Sleep: What Parents Need to Know The amount of time children spend in front of a screen is at an all time high. With the majority of children having access to tablets and smartphones, it’s easy to forget about the effects of screen time on children’s sleep. Unfortunately, if …
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Sleep Practices for Nurses on Night Shifts Overnight shifts present serious risks to nurses’ physical and mental health. Poor sleep quality and circadian disruption often result from night shifts that collide with normal sleep patterns, leading to impaired cognitive functioning, fatigue, and impaired decision-making. To prevent burnout and perform effectively during a night shift, nurses …
Sleep and Dementia: Tips for Caregivers Caring for someone with dementia can be a daunting task. As the dementia progresses, so do the associated symptoms – and one of the most troublesome can be sleeping problems. Poor sleeping habits like insomnia or disturbed sleep can make it difficult to manage the condition, leading to further …
Create a Relaxing and Comforting Sleep Environment for Your Child Helping kids get to sleep can be difficult, and even harder when kids are having trouble staying asleep and getting back to sleep. Creating a calm and inviting atmosphere can make a big difference in helping kids fall asleep and stay asleep. Creating a comfortable …
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