If your child athlete is serious about their sport, a sure way to increase performance is to encourage them to get enough sleep.   Sleep is the very foundation of post-exercise recovery and regeneration. The document Sleep, Recovery and Human Performance, published by Canadian Sport for Life states that in order to increase athletic performance, post-exercise […]

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The excitement of the holidays means disruption to children’s sleep. We’ve got the top sleep tips to keep everyone feeling rested during the holidays.  Does the thought of visiting family, travel and holiday festivities leave you feeling anxious about how this will impact your kid’s sleep?  Will your holiday season be restful or will sleep […]

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Learn why sleep is so important for school success, and what you can do to get your kids’ sleeping habits back on track for the school season. As summer winds down, chances are you’re thinking ahead to a new school year: checking bus schedules, filling backpacks with pencils and notebooks, and collecting school lunch ideas. […]

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When kids experience nightmares and night terrors, the whole family loses sleep and feels stressed. Child sleep expert Alyssa Dobson shares insight into coping with these common childhood challenges. If sleep is scary for your child, chances are your family isn’t feeling very well rested.  Nightmares and night terrors are fairly common in early childhood.  […]

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How is your child sleeping? how sleep looks Develop and age appropriate sleep schedule.  Not all sleep is created equal.  A nap which happens at the wrong time of day is not as restorative as a nap which happens in conjunction with the body’s natural drive to sleep.  If we overlook a child’s need to […]

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Summer holidays are approaching and travel plans are being made.  If you’ve traveled with small children before you know that a holiday is no holiday at all when little ones are tired and cranky.  Remembering to include sleep in your travel plans will lead to a more enjoyable time for everyone.  But, even if you try your […]

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G’day folks! It’s Arman here, back for my monthly catch up with you guys! I’m actually writing this from my home country of Australia, in which I’ve taken a little trip back home to visit family and friends. While travelling can often throw a spanner in the works when it comes to sleep and adjusting […]

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If you have a little monkey who can effortlessly climb out of the crib you might be considering making the crib to bed transition.  The move from crib to bed can be an exciting milestone for your little one.  It’s important to do some planning regarding the transition to ensure your child continues to sleep […]

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Expensive products that promise to help your kids sleep better might work… or they might not! Try these sleep hacks that cost nothing and can still help your family get the Zs you need.  It seems like every time I log onto social media I see another expensive product marketed to parents which claims to […]

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Daylight Savings Time is here again! And it can wreak havoc on kids’ sleep schedules. Try these tips to get everyone feeling refreshed and sleeping back on track. The days are getting longer, the sun is shining, and spring is just around the corner! And that means Daylight Savings Time is here to throw a […]

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