Children and Sleep

Can This Serious Sleep Condition Affect Children, Too?

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 04.10.2012

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

Sleep-disordered breathing in children, no matter how mild it appears, should never be ignored. By addressing these issues before they become serious, we can help keep our kids sleeping well and growing well.

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Confession: This Pediatrician Is a Sleep Softie

Claire McCarthy, M.D. | Posted 03.29.2012

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Claire McCarthy, M.D.

This may not be a great confession to make as a pediatrician, but when it comes to sleep and kids, I am a total softie.

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The Miracle of Getting Kids to Sleep

Mark Banschick, MD | Posted 02.20.2012

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Mark Banschick, MD

From bed time stories to a warm glass of milk, it seems that restless children are as old as the monster under the bed. Why is it so hard to get kids to sleep?

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The Sleep Diet?

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 09.30.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

New findings provide more evidence to support the weight-control benefits of a full six to eight hours of nightly sleep.

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How To Get Kids On A Back-To-School Sleep Schedule (Hint: Start Now)

Tracey Marks, M.D. | Posted 09.14.2011

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Tracey Marks, M.D.

he sooner you start this transition, the less "shock" affects you and your children will experience when it's time to wake up before sunrise again.

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The Everyday Activity That's Robbing Children Of Sleep

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 10.05.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

There's a lot of evidence that suggests media exposure can be detrimental to children and the quality of their sleep. This study provides some important details about how when, what, where and who is watching matters.

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Marriage Problems for Parents, Sleep Problems for Baby

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 09.06.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

Here's some sobering, if unsurprising, news: A recent study indicates that strength of your marriage can have an effect on your baby's sleep. Research...

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An Easy Trick For Better Sleep

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

Your bedroom is more than just the room that happens to house your bed -- it is your personal environment for sleeping.

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Want To Look Better? Get Your Beauty Sleep

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

Better quantity and quality sleep is an attractive feature, in everyone. A new study showed that when given a choice, people thought individuals with more sleep looked attractive!

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Is Your Baby's Sleep Normal?

Dr. Michael J. Breus | Posted 11.17.2011

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Dr. Michael J. Breus

It's the question every parent of a newborn gets. How well does he or she sleep at night? And every new parent asks the other, related question: When will my baby sleep through the night? Ever? (Never?)

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