Restful sleep encompasses sleep quantity, sleep quality, and sleep continuity. The national sleep foundation provides recommended guidelines for the appropriate number of sleep hours based on age. In this video, we discuss how to achieve restful sleep by focusing not just on hours of sleep but on other important aspects.

The quantity and quality of sleep we have has a profound impact on learning and memory. Studies have shown that the amount of sleep you get before a test determines how well you do on the test. Whether it’s studying for an exam, trying to learn a new instrument, or acquiring a sports skill, sleep is important for our success. 

From sleep problems in infants to teenage sleep issues, there is a wide variety of sleep problems treated by a pediatric sleep doctor. Often times children may present with difficulty sleeping which parents feel is related to troubles with their method of sleep training. After a detailed history and physical examination, pediatric sleep doctors may arrive at a diagnosis that sometimes includes an underlying sleep disorder.

I was recently invited to speak as a panelist at an international women’s conference called Thrive Go Global Women’s Conference. The theme of the conference was “Thrive.” I sat with other female health care professionals to discuss aspects of a woman’s health and its impact on her ability to thrive. Within my topic - the role of sleep in women’s health - I realized again how important sleep is to a woman’s ability to thrive. As a sleep medicine expert, I had the privilege of discussing sleep as a critical aspect of thriving. I highlight key aspects of our panel discussion in this blog.

In my practice, I see many children with medical sleep problems, including Obstructive Sleep Apnea (OSA). OSA is a common and serious sleep problem in children that can affect the quality of your child’s sleep. It occurs when a child has breathing pauses while sleeping and causes sleep fragmentation, daytime sleepiness, and behavioral problems. Like adults, untreated sleep apnea is related to poor health outcomes, and it should be diagnosed and treated early.

I had the wonderful opportunity to speak with Dr. Ayo Adenuga about helping moms prioritize sleep in their teens. If you have struggled with sleep in your teenager, I urge you to listen to this talk. Your teen doesn’t have to struggle with sleep and chronic sleep deprivation. Bed time and rise time doesn’t have to always be a battle! A well rested teen is a happier and more successful teen!

Most teens are not getting enough sleep. This is an issue several parents struggle with, and you are not alone! While it seems like your teen may be resisting sleep, several factors could be causing inadequate sleep in your adolescent. In this blog, I will discuss some factors that affect your teenagers sleep as well as solutions for improvement.

The quality and quantity of your sleep depends, partly on how intentional you are in getting good sleep. That been said, sleep is not meant to be hard work! Sleep is a fundamental pillar of wellness. Good sleep habits start from when you wake up.

Are you content with the quantity and quality of sleep you have? How do you feel when you wake up in the morning and how sleepy are you during the day? In this post, we’ll review basic sleep hygiene tips.