A key point to remember with quantity and quality sleep is consistency, so focus on getting into and maintaining a good sleep routine both on weekdays and weekends. And since every child is different, be sure to talk to your pediatric rheumatology team about what could be interfering with your child’s sleep and how [...]
Sleep hygiene is important, but improving your sleep health status has more to do with improved circadian regulation: (1) build your sleep window; and (2) protect your sleep window by managing your light exposure, mealtimes, and physical activity during the day and night.
If you or your child tend to wake up with worrying thoughts, scheduling a ‘worry time’ in the later afternoon but not too close to bed can help to address these thoughts so they aren’t ruminating during the night. Uncluttering the mind before bed by writing out to-do lists, and maybe trying progressive muscle [...]
Yes, absolutely! On school days, if it is challenging to nap within the ideal time window, incorporating some physical activity after school can boost energy and assist with falling asleep in the evening. If your teen is napping but then struggling with falling asleep at night, it may be worthwhile trying to reduce or [...]
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