by drcatherinedarley | Jan 8, 2010 | Children's sleep, parenting, performance, sleep
There’s no doubt about it, parenting can be hard. For all those new parents, one of the biggest challenges is helping your infant get to sleep. The other challenge is to get enough sleep yourself. Whenever a family talks with me about their infant’s...
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 | Jan 2, 2010 | bedroom, circadian rhythm, fall asleep, optimal sleep, sleep, sleep deprivation
So . . . ’tis the season for making New Year’s Resolutions. Here’s my healthy sleep resolutions that will help make this the best year ever! 1. Get enough sleep each night, enough so I am ready to get up and start the day with enthusiasm! 2. Stop...
by drcatherinedarley | Dec 29, 2009 | optimal sleep, sleep, sleep deprivation, winter holidays
The last two nights I’ve gotten 10 hours of sleep each night, and it’s been fabulous. All day I’ve had lots of energy, a sharp mind, and a sense of humor. All those things a person gets from being well-rested. A quote by Ovid comes to mind...
by drcatherinedarley | Dec 14, 2009 | Events, health education, naturopathic medicine, optimal sleep, school success, Seattle, sleep
Talking with people about sleep health, giving them the facts, and the knowledge of how to promote healthy sleep for themselves and their families, is one of the things I love to do. Just last week we put excerpts from a recent PTA talk on YouTube. You can view it...
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...
