Sleep Disorders
Is Melatonin Right for Your Child?
What do you do when your child struggles to sleep? Often people talk to friends or family about parenting issues, or maybe they consult social
Portable Sleep Monitors for Children
The most accurate measurement to determine OSA is level one polysomnography, which requires a night in a sleep lab connected to cords and monitors with
The Lullaby Trust
The Lullaby Trust is a charity, entirely reliant on voluntary donations, that aims to save babies’ lives and support bereaved families. Around three babies a
Curtain Calls
The Buzzword is Curtain Calls If you’ve been around kids at bedtime, you already know what a “curtain call” is: those repeated, sometimes dramatic performances
Narcolepsy – Transitioning from Childhood to Adolescence
Narcolepsy is a treatable condition, but only if it is diagnosed correctly. When it comes to children, it is usually parents followed by school staff
Chronic Insomnia in Children
Chronic insomnia disorder can have a powerful impact on the quality of life for children and adolescents. People who suffer from chronic insomnia may have
Clinician as Advocate: Five Questions with Arezu Najafi
Arezu Najafi is an Assistant Professor of Sleep Medicine at Tehran University Medical Sciences, a practicing clinician, researcher, previous mentee of the International Sleep Research
Sleep for Parents and Infants
Sleep is a game-changer for the health and happiness of both babies and parents. The way babies sleep affects how well parents rest, and vice
Take Charge of Your Child’s Sleep: Create a Sleep Sanctuary
When looking for solutions to sleep problems, it’s tempting to turn straight to an expert. But as the parent, you know your child best. You
Bedtime Reads: Generation Sleepless
Generation Sleepless by Heather Turgeon, MFT and Julie Wright, MFT Every school night, the average teen in the United States loses more than two hours
ASMR and Its Benefits for Sleep
Have you ever felt a pleasant tingling sensation when someone whispers or taps their fingernails? This feeling might be ASMR, which stands for “autonomous sensory
New Treatment Guidelines For Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS)
New guidelines from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) for treatment of Restless Legs Syndrome (RLS) are here! Prior guidelines recommended RLS treatments that
Ask the Sleep Experts
How does watching TV or using my phone right before bed affect my sleep? Melissa Lipford: Watching TV or using your phone right before bed
Three Questions for Dentists on Three Continents
Reba Matthews – Africa (Botswana) How do you work with sleep doctors? As far as I know, currently, there are no sleep doctors in Botswana.
Circadian Rhythm and Saliva
According to the World Health Organization (WHO), “Dental caries (also known as tooth decay or dental cavities) is the most common noncommunicable disease worldwide”1. What
Sleeping with Orofacial Pain
Orofacial pain (OFP) refers to pain in the face, head, and neck. This includes problems with teeth, skin, muscles, bones, joints, blood vessels, nerves, and
Clinician as Advocate: Five Questions with Diane Lim
Diane Lim, MD, MTR is a staff physician at the Miami Veterans Affairs (VA) Healthcare System within the Sleep Clinic and an Associate Professor
Bruxism Facts and Fables
There are many misconceptions about bruxism. Everyone has bruxism to some extent, so it is important to get the facts. Perhaps you have been told
Sleep Disorders Australia
Sleep Disorders Australia (SDA) is a voluntary not-for-profit health promotion charity that advocates for the needs of people with sleep disorders and raises awareness of
What Should I Ask My Dentist About Sleep?
Recently the American, Canadian, and Australian Dental Associations recommended that dentists routinely screen for sleep disorders, particularly sleep apnea. When your dentist screens for sleep
Keeping a Healthy Circadian Rhythm
The word Circadian comes from the Latin phrase circa diem, meaning about a day. Circadian rhythm is a function that repeats the same time every
Bedtime Reads – The Woman Who Couldn’t Wake Up
The Woman Who Couldn’t Wake Up By Quinn Eastman Sleep was taking over Anna’s life. Even with multiple alarm clocks and powerful stimulants, the young
Social Jetlag
Your buzzword is Social Jetlag The term social jetlag is used to describe the mismatch between biological time and social time. Everyone has two clocks
Beyond CPAP
Continuous positive airway pressure (CPAP) is the first line of treatment for obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) but some people have difficulty tolerating it. CPAP can
Recognizing and Treating Sleep Disordered Breathing in Children
All parents know that a good night’s sleep is crucial for our children’s health and development. Yet we may overlook seemingly harmless sleep disturbances, unaware
Living with Narcolepsy as a Professional Football Player
Whether a professional athlete or a person with a day-to-day job, sleep disorders can affect you. Learning the signs and symptoms of different conditions can
Clinician as Advocate: Five Questions with Moira Junge
Moira Junge, PhD, a health psychologist, Adjunct Clinical Associate Professor, and CEO of the Sleep Health Foundation in Melbourne, Australia, believes collaboration plays a key
Sleep Like a Professional Athlete
There’s sleep, there’s good sleep, and then there’s sleeping like a professional athlete. When it comes to professional athletes, even good sleep isn’t good enough.
Benefits and Drawbacks of Napping
There are as many opinions on napping as there are hours in the day. Is napping good or bad? How long should you nap? When
Bedtime Reads: Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes
Peak Sleep Performance for Athletes: The Cutting-edge Sleep Science That Will Guarantee a Competitive Advantage by Shane A. Creado, MD Although written for the elite
