Sleep Tips and Articles
Tips for Making the Change to Big Kid Bed
When it comes to growing children sleep is very important and a pivotal part of that sleep is making the transition from crib to a big kid bed. Most parents know that this time will be a difficult adjustment, but there are a few things they can do to make the change a bit smoother: [...]
What Mom Really Wants for Mother’s Day – Sleep
As Mother’s Day gifts go, candy and flowers are fine, but we think that mom would really appreciate the chance to recharge her natural batteries more regularly. “Whether it’s related to work, home or school, today’s moms are being pulled in multiple directions, and the tepid economy is only adding to the stress,” says Dan [...]
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Five Simple Sleep Tips for Better Sleep Month
May is Better Sleep Month, and if you visit SleepBetter.org frequently, you’ve likely seen a myriad of articles that tell you the consequences of sleeping poorly or not enough. Among other things, lack of sleep may make you gain weight, contract diseases or conditions, and reduce your ability to learn new facts. So, what do [...]
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Dr. Lisa: Take Other Steps Before Reaching for Allergy Medicines
A warmer than usual winter and early spring in many parts of the country has triggered a bumper crop of springtime pollen, and that could mean sleeping problems for millions who suffer from allergies and hay fever. “Trying to sleep when you can’t breathe properly is a recipe for a bad night,” says Dr. Lisa [...]
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New Zzzz Score Launches
SleepBetter “elves” have been quite busy lately, and now they’re ready to unveil part of what they’ve been up to! This week, we’re launching an all new Zzzz Score™ quiz! The quiz is a new way to get advice from SleepBetter and learn just how good you are at sleeping. The new Zzzz Score provides [...]
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Sleeping Alone Is Best For Restful Sleep
People sometimes joke around about old TV shows like I Love Lucy, where the main characters sleep in separate twin beds despite being married and eventually having a child. But, new research is echoing advice given by our own Dr. Lisa Shives in a recent Ask Dr. Lisa, that the best way to get a good [...]
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A Great Idea: Bedtime Math
An organization with a fantastic idea for your child’s bedtime routine was profiled recently in the newspaper USA Today. Longtime SleepBetter visitors will recall that in 2010, we launched an effort to revive the bedtime story as a way to help children settle in for a good night’s sleep. The group Bedtime Math wants to [...]
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Spring’s Arrival Means More Daylight and Improved Sleep Patterns
The arrival of spring is good news for people who have struggled with sleep disruptions over the winter months, despite the short term disruption to sleep patterns immediately after the change to Daylight Savings Time. “It may sound a bit counter intuitive, but a good dose of sunlight can help you sleep at night,” says [...]
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Many Transportation Professionals Work While Sleepy
As we go through modern life, we trust a lot of people to transport us and our belongings safely. Cab drivers, airline pilots and bus drivers need to be awake and alert or disasters both small and large can happen. The National Sleep Foundation recently looked into how tired these transportation professionals are on a [...]
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Some Prescription Sleep Medications Linked to Cancer
A new study shows that sleeping pills and aids may not be entirely safe. A new study published in the British medical publication BMJ Open shows that some individuals who use certain sleep drugs are more likely to develop cancer. The medications in question are zolpidem (Ambien), temazepam (Restoril), eszopiclone (Lunesta) and zaleplon (Sonata). According [...]