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Sleep Deprivation - Bad for Your Weight, Arteries Too

Last night, I went to sleep around 11:30 only to wake up at 3:00 AM. Darn insomnia. For me, sleep is as elusive as the Loch Ness monster. It's a ... Read More »

The less kids sleep, the more weight they gain

Some people might think we're a little nutty about our kids' early bedtime. I mean, we can be flexible. This summer, our boys enjoyed many a late ... Read More »

Bedtime snacks that can help you sleep better

I've always heard not to eat certain foods before going to bed because it would make falling asleep a little more difficult. Things that would fall ... Read More »

Kids feel holiday stress too

My kids normally have plenty of unscheduled time to play or just unwind, but the last couple of weeks have been busy ones. At dinner last night, I ... Read More »

Avoiding the urge to snack at bedtime

How many of you grew up getting a snack before bed? Whether it was because of tradition or more like a bribe to get you to go to sleep, many of us ... Read More »

Time for bed: lack of sleep causes health problems in children

Recently, my husband came home and asked, "Why do our kids go to bed so early?" He'd been talking to some co-workers who balked at our kids' early ... Read More »