Children

21 09, 2023

Experts tackle questions about healthy sleep on Reddit

2023-12-01T16:17:42+00:00September 21, 2023|Children, Parenting, School|

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 [...]

10 01, 2023

Sleep disorders in children

2023-02-22T18:05:08+00:00January 10, 2023|Children, Featured, Parenting, Poor Sleep, Sleep Disorders|

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 [...]

26 09, 2022

Ask them anything: Experts discuss healthy sleep on Reddit

2023-01-17T19:55:22+00:00September 26, 2022|Children, Parenting, School, Teens|

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 [...]

12 09, 2022

New video encourages kids to feel more comfortable using CPAP

2023-01-17T19:51:45+00:00September 12, 2022|Children, CPAP, Sleep Apnea, Treatment & Therapy|

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 [...]

31 08, 2022

With back to school comes back to sleep

2023-01-18T17:07:25+00:00August 31, 2022|Children, Parenting, School, Teens|

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 [...]

28 04, 2021

Healthy sleep is vital to children’s well-being

2023-01-19T17:59:12+00:00April 28, 2021|Children, Parenting, School|

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 [...]

5 02, 2021

Late bedtimes linked with childhood obesity

2023-01-18T17:29:01+00:00February 5, 2021|Children, Obesity, Parenting|

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 [...]

19 09, 2020

Resolution 1103 supports the designation of National Student Sleep Health Week

2023-01-19T17:57:10+00:00September 19, 2020|Children, Parenting, Patient Advocacy, School, Teens|

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. [...]

4 09, 2020

Student Sleep Health Week: Setting students up for success

2022-08-04T19:58:37+00:00September 4, 2020|Children, Parenting, School, Teens|

Healthy sleep helps children and teens learn in the classroom and excel in sports and extracurricular activities. To highlight the importance of healthy sleep for students, the AASM is holding the first-ever Student Sleep Health Week, slated for September 14-20, 2020. As families prepare [...]

13 08, 2019

Sleep tips for new parents

2022-08-16T18:16:45+00:00August 13, 2019|Children, Healthy Sleep Habits, Parenting|

As the summer winds down and people go back to work and school, many couples are preparing for a massive change in their lives – becoming parents. August and September usually see the most babies born in the United States compared with the rest [...]

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