A teen who suddenly lies awake until 2 a.m., wakes from nightmares or starts sleeping through alarms can be reacting to more than a busy school week. Sleep changes do …
These Children Lost Half Their Sleep in One Night
What happens to a child’s sleep when 174 people share one room on a summer night? A 2024 study from Japan measured it, down to the temperature between each child’s …
Six in Ten Preschoolers Get Too Much Screen Time
When parents talk to sleep consultants about their toddler’s bedtime difficulties, one question should always come up: how much time does this child spend on screens? A 2024 study published …
What Social Media Actually Does to a Teenager’s Sleep
Every sleep consultant who works with families of older children and teenagers has heard some version of the same story. The child cannot fall asleep. The child wakes up tired. …
When a Child Grinds Their Teeth at Night
A parent mentions that their child grinds their teeth during sleep. Many sleep consultants hear this and think of it as a dental issue. Something for the dentist to handle. …
Sleep Hygiene That Works: What Child Sleep Consultants Can Learn From Recent Research
Sleep consultants recommend sleep hygiene practices every day. A recent study published in the Journal of Family Medicine and Primary Care gives us concrete data to support what we do. …
Sleep Duration and Psychological Resilience
As child sleep consultants, we often focus on teaching healthy sleep habits and improving sleep quality for children. But a recent research paper titled “Association between sleep duration and psychological …
The Surprising Link Between Sleep and Emotional Health
Have you ever noticed feeling more irritable or sensitive after a poor night’s sleep? You’re not alone. Recent research shows a strong link between how much sleep we get, the …
How Good Sleep Improves Mental Health in Youth
A recent study, published in November 2024, looked at how sleep affects mental health in young people in Canada. With over 14,000 students in grades 6 to 10, the study …
How Screen Time, Homework, and Sleep Affect Child’s Mood and Health
A recent study, from November 2024, looked at how daily habits like screen time, homework, sleep, and social jetlag affect the mental well-being of children and teens in China. With …
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