More Sleep Helps Teens Cope With the Pandemic

By Lindsey Johnson | September 21, 2021 | Blog
If you're the parent of a teenager, you know it can be hard to drag them out of bed before lunchtime. Teenage bodies have a "delayed biological rhythm" and tend to prefer to go to bed later and sleep later in the morning. A recent study by Gruber et al. published in the Child and

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Why Do Teens Sleep Till Noon?

By Taryn Tacher | May 14, 2021 | Conception 2 College , Teens
Your daughter used to scurry to your bedroom door at a ripe 6 a.m. and peer inside at your sound asleep self. Without hesitation, her mouse-like tendencies would turn feline and she'd pounce — jolting you awake in hopes that you'd play with her. Your son used to greet the sunrise with the boisterous vroom-vroom

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Parents to Get Proper Sleep

Why Is It So Important for Parents to Get Proper Sleep, Too?

By Tracy Wright | October 16, 2020 | Health
“Get your sleep now!” Soon-to-be parents hear this phrase often before they have their first child, and they learn it immediately soon after their baby is born. We know that newborn sleep is definitely affected, but new studies have shown that this extreme sleep deprivation can actually last until your child starts kindergarten. Indeed, this

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Benefits of Weighted Blankets

By Giggle Magazine | June 3, 2018 | Articles , Health
By Ashleigh Braun | Lead photo courtesy of SensaCalm A cozy blanket may be your perfect movie companion, the best part of a good night’s sleep or your go-to snuggle buddy when you are feeling lonely. Next time you reach for your fuzzy friend, consider trying a weighted blanket. Essentially, weighted blankets are just regular

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The Dangers of Baby Sleep Positioners

By Giggle Magazine | December 11, 2017 | Blog
By Lizzie Vasquez It is only natural for parents to invest in the best materials and equipment for their newborn babies. We are constantly searching for the latest bottles, the most high-tech strollers and the most useful tools to promote regular sleep among infants. However, parents should be aware that some items are simply unfit

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