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 […]
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Good Sleep Habits Begin With Parents Education
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 […]
Sleep Loss Contributes to Teen Athletic Injuries
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 […]
Separating Kids and Technology May Increase Sleep
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 […]
How To Get More Sleep By Helping Your Kids Get More Sleep
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. […]
Teaching Infants to Sleep Does No Harm
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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