Parenting comes with challenges, but the amount of stress parents face might surprise you. A recent advisory from the U.S. Surgeon General titled “Parents Under Pressure” highlights the stressors that impact the mental health and well-being of parents and caregivers. Over the past decade, [...]
Many parents want to make sure their child gets good sleep. Some try a strict bedtime or limit screen time. But lately, more parents are turning to melatonin. In fact, almost half (45%) of parents say they have given melatonin to a child under [...]
In September, Student Sleep Health Week is dedicated to raising awareness about the importance of healthy sleep for students of all ages to learn, grow and thrive. This year, sleep experts engaged with the Reddit community to provide insights into fostering healthy sleep patterns [...]
Sleep problems are common among children. While some sleep problems may go away as a child grows and develops, other ongoing problems may be a sign of a sleep disorder. In fact, recent research suggests that childhood sleep problems may predict sleep problems in [...]
Held in September, Student Sleep Health Week drives awareness of the importance of healthy sleep for students of all ages to learn, grow and thrive. This year, sleep experts took to Reddit to answer questions about healthy sleep in kids and teens during Student [...]
A new video offers tips to help kids with sleep apnea adjust to using a CPAP machine and understand how the treatment will help them. Sleep apnea occurs when the muscles in the back of the throat relax, causing a reduction in breathing or breathing [...]
The start of the new school year is the perfect time to renew habits that keep students happy and healthy – including sleep. The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) is holding the third annual Student Sleep Health Week Sept. 12-18, 2022, to inform [...]
It can be tough to make sure children get a good night’s sleep, but sufficient sleep can improve learning, health and mood. During the COVID-19 pandemic, healthy sleep is especially important for children and teens. More than a third of parents say that online [...]
The COVID-19 pandemic is affecting the daily routines of many children. When disrupted schedules lead to increasingly later bedtimes, it can affect their sleep and even their weight. A study published in Pediatrics found that young children who routinely stayed up late (after 9 [...]
On Sept. 11, 2020, Democratic Rep. Zoe Lofgren of California introduced House Resolution 1103 in the U.S. House of Representatives. Developed by the American Academy of Sleep Medicine, the resolution designates the third week of September as National Student Sleep Health Week. Republican Rep. [...]
