If Your Child Is Not Wanting to Wear Pajamas

Last week I heard a story about a 2.5 year old that was taking her clothes off at bed time.  She was waking at night when she wore clothes, but her parents worried about her being cold. However, when they would try to dress her, she cried.  If they snuck in and tried to dress her while …

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My Toddler Wakes Up Many Times A Night – Tips to Help

It can be exhausting when your toddler wakes up many times a night, needing you to cuddle her or sleep in her bed. You hear stories about babies sleeping all night, so when see that your two year old is waking 3 and 4 times a night, you realize that you are ready for a …

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Spring forward 1 hour! Why we do daylight saving

Daylight saving time: When does it start? Ready for more sun? Daylight saving time is right around the corner. Michigan lost an hour of sleep overnight. Daylight saving time starts at 2 a.m. on March 10, 2024, the second Sunday of March. The morning will stay dark a little later than you’re used to, but …

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U. Md. researchers examine how naptime impacts brain development in preschoolers

When should young children drop their afternoon nap? University of Maryland researchers are looking to better understand why the transition happens.  When should young children drop their afternoon nap? University of Maryland researchers are looking to better understand why the transition happens.  “We know sleep is very good for the brain, and it’s very good …

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This Pill Tracks Your Vitals From the Inside

Digital health company Celero Systems is developing an electronic pill that can measure heart rate, breathing rate, and core temperature—from inside the human stomach. As a first step, the company envisions people with ongoing conditions using the digital capsule to monitor their vital signs at home. But in the future, they hope to use it …

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How ‘Fall Back’ Daylight Savings Time Can Affect Your Health

CHICAGO (AP) — Brunch dates and flag football games might be a little easier to get to this Sunday, when phones grace early-risers with an extra hour of rest before alarm clocks go off. The downside: Next week across most of the U.S., the sun will set well before many folks step foot out of …

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