In conjunction with National Sleep Awareness Week, March 6–12, 2016, Rady Children’s Health Network, hosted a special blogger event on kids and all things “sleep.” Children’s Physicians Medical Group (CPMG) pediatrician Dr. Adrienne Lostetter laid out some basics to our group of mom bloggers about…
Good, sound sleep is vital for babies, children and teens. It’s just as important as a healthy diet and exercise in order for a kid to grow both physically and mentally. But establishing a consistent sleep routine can be challenging. You might wonder just how…
By now you have hopefully taken your child for their back to school physical and are ready to get your child into school mode. In the midst of getting new supplies and clothes, it is also time to get your child’s sleep back on track. While…
One of my favorite topics to talk about with parents is child sleep strategies. Better sleep can be the answer to many childhood problems. Studies have linked poor sleep to behavior problems, poor school performance and even obesity. Good sleep hygiene starts in infancy and…