Parents try everything to get their kids to sleep, but new research shows that the most effective way might actually entail being emotionally available. The research examined mothers’ behavior toward their children during bedtime, and found that the children slept best when the parents responded correctly to their children’s emotional cues. They did not find […]
Children suffering from cystic fibrosis often suffer from sleep apnea as well, an Italian study shows. Of 40 participants, 70% suffered from obstructive sleep apnea necessary of treatment. Cystic fibrosis is a deadly disease passed down from parent to child which causes the body to produce a thick mucus in the lungs and pancreas. It […]
Researchers looking at the link between sleep-wake consolidation and language development in infants found that poor sleep consolidation in the first 2 years of life can be a risk factor regarding language learning. The study shows that children with language delays at 60 months of age had problems with sleep consolidation at both 6 and […]
A study to examine the relationship between sleep habits of children and their caregivers knowledge of sleep health found that caregivers who don’t understand the importance of sleep do not enforce good sleep hygiene. The study found that 76% of respondents underestimated the amount of sleep their child needed, but only 8% responded that their […]
According to a new study presented at the American Academy of Pediatrics, adolescent athletes who get eight hours or more of sleep per night are 68% less likely to be injured. Researchers asked 7-12 grade students questions about how often and regularly they played sports, as well as their sleep habits. They found that the students […]
A new study from The University of Alberta found a direct connection between the sleep habits of children, their access to electronics, and the likelihood of obesity. While most kids have a television in their room these days, it may be causing them to lose sleep necessary to their development. The study found that children […]
If there is anyone that could use a little extra sleep, it’s the busy working parent. And oftentimes, even if the job allows for some extra shut eye, the kids are not on the same page. Here are some tips for helping your kids get more sleep, so you can get the rest you deserve. […]
A new study suggests that sleep training methods for infants, such as the “cry it out” method, do no harm to the child, the parent, or the child parent relationship as the child grows. Many parents look down on the “cry it out” method in particular because they believe it is cruel to the infant. […]
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