sleeping

I recently heard the expression "decision fatigue," for the very first time. Without explanation or definition, I instantly understood the meaning and it immediately resonated with me.  Right now, I am experiencing major decision fatigue. Most of us are. Parents have been ...read more

Ask any new mom, and she'll tell you how a lack of sleep affects her health, stamina, and daily ability to function. So it should come as no surprise that the same is true or kids, tweens, and teenagers. Sleeping (or not!) affects their concentration, sports performance, stress ...read more

My husband is a serial snorer. No matter how much I poke and prod and kick him in the middle of the night, he keeps on sawing wood. Ugh.  I know I'm not the only one being kept up by a loud bedmate in the middle of the night. An estimated 90 million American adults snore, ...read more

We all know how important a good night's sleep is, but it's often elusive during the busyness of the holidays - for parents and kids alike. Today I'm tackling a few of the common sleep woes we've been dealing with in our house lately - hot sleepers, nightlight lovers vs ...read more

Did you know that this year marks 20 years of the first release of the classic movie, Sleeping Beauty? Princess Aurora aka Briar Rose was quite a beauty so maybe there's something to the old adage, "Getting my beauty sleep." Getting a good night's rest plays a crucial role in ...read more