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posted 04/01/2009, comments (0)

When Kid's Sleep Goes Awry - Part 2

When Sleep Goes Awry When we look at infant and toddler sleep patterns, there are often simple clues that explain why a sleep pattern (if it is in place) has become disrupted. Causes can include: -Stomach discomfort due to gas or a type of food that was eaten -Illness -Dirty or wet diaper/bed-wetting in older children -Scary... Read more Chevron

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posted 04/01/2009, comments (0)

When Putting Kids to Sleep Becomes Your Nightmare

Sleep is probably the most scrutinized and discussed aspect of a baby-child-teen's care. Of course we all expect newborns to wake up....a lot. And since they cannot tell us what's wrong, we often have to depend on our own instincts, and the advice of doctor's and friends, as we navigate those early days and weeks. Those struggles... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/13/2009, comments (0)

I Just Want a Good Night's Sleep....Help!!

I've written extensively about insomnia, but since so many of us have a bout of insomnia at some point during our lives, it continues to feature prominently in topics that I track. If the insomnia is short-lived, it's considered a part of life and we usually know that stress, anxiety, worries, some life transition, a sudden change in our... Read more Chevron

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posted 03/04/2009, comment (1)

You and Your Mattress

I'm not saying that the right bed and mattress bed will cure your insomnia or sleep apnea or sleep paralysis, but a bed or mattress that's uncomfortable or unsuited to your needs will add to sleep problems. What's your bed like? Is it starting to look a bit the worse for wear? Does it sag in the middle? Can you feel the shape of the... Read more Chevron

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posted 02/19/2009, comments (0)

The Sleep Deprived Brain

Most people are familiar with the after effects of a night or two without sleep. Without sleep, people are less efficient and more irritable. It's even difficult for them to think. A study by the University of California in San Diego reveals that brain activity is actually altered following sleep deprivation. Parts of the brain, for... Read more Chevron

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