by drcatherinedarley | Jan 6, 2010 | behavioral treatment, naps, performance, shiftwork, sleep
You can learn to handle shiftwork as well as possible. Here’s a few beginning steps: Educate your family or roommates about what you’ll need to sleep well. This includes quiet without interruptions during your sleep time, a dark and cool room, and as regular a...
by drcatherinedarley | Dec 11, 2009 | bedroom, health education, performance, shiftwork, sleep
About 20% of Americans do shiftwork, starting work either in the late afternoon or in the middle of the night. Their health suffers, and their relationships can suffer too. If you are on a shiftwork schedule, here are some strategies to manage the shiftwork...
by drcatherinedarley | Dec 4, 2009 | fall asleep, naps, performance, sleep
I get this question all the time from patients who ask “what about naps?” Let me give you a little information about naps and night time sleep. Another day we’ll look at the effect of naps on alertness and performance. There are several things to...
by drcatherinedarley | Sep 21, 2009 | Children's sleep, performance, school success, sleep deprivation
Children are sleep deprived just as adults are – 27% of children get less sleep than they need each school night. How much sleep does a child need? Preschoolers (ages 3 to 5) need about 11 to 12 hours, children aged 6 to 12 need 10 to 11 hours, and high school...
by drcatherinedarley | Aug 31, 2009 | Children's sleep, performance
It’s time for school to start! For those with children this can be a busy time, doing those last minute summer activities, getting school supplies, and preparing children for a successful year. Let’s take the time to get children on a good sleep schedule that will...
by drcatherinedarley | Aug 10, 2009 | behavioral treatment, insomnia, performance
There are many possible reasons to sleep poorly . . . stressful work, relationship conflict, pregnancy, moving, even summer heat. When your sleep is first disturbed, it can be helpful to keep in mind that everyone’s sleep is disturbed periodically for good reasons. If...
