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Child Sleep, From ZZZ's to A's

How better sleep relates to learning, memory, and behavior

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Emotion Regulation and Sleep in Adolescents

Joseph A. Buckhalt Ph.D. on June 4, 2024

Current research may help adolescents and their parents understand why they might be cranky in the morning after not getting enough sleep.

Current research may help adolescents and their parents understand why they might be cranky in the morning after not getting enough sleep.

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Late Bedtime and Irregular Sleep Are Related to Poor Grades

Joseph A. Buckhalt Ph.D. on March 15, 2024

It has long been known that insufficient sleep is related to academic and emotional functioning in adolescents. New research shows that irregular sleep habits are harmful as well.

It has long been known that insufficient sleep is related to academic and emotional functioning in adolescents. New research shows that irregular sleep habits are harmful as well.

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The Victim-Blaming Problem in Sleep Intervention

Joseph A. Buckhalt Ph.D. on November 5, 2023

Professionals who develop interventions to help children sleep better should work to ensure parents don't feel blamed for their child's poor sleep.

Professionals who develop interventions to help children sleep better should work to ensure parents don't feel blamed for their child's poor sleep.

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Social Media and Sleep

Joseph A. Buckhalt Ph.D. on August 30, 2023

The majority of youth own smartphones and many use them before bed and during the night, thus compromising sleep. Here are ideas for helping mitigate the risks.

The majority of youth own smartphones and many use them before bed and during the night, thus compromising sleep. Here are ideas for helping mitigate the risks.

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Why Do We Need to Sleep?

Joseph A. Buckhalt Ph.D. on June 13, 2023

We all know that not sleeping well impairs our functioning the next day. But do you know why? Neuroscience provides some answers.

We all know that not sleeping well impairs our functioning the next day. But do you know why? Neuroscience provides some answers.

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Early Puberty and Sleep Patterns

Joseph A. Buckhalt Ph.D. on May 10, 2023

Sleep timing is later in children when puberty begins. Early school starts for children in all grades are often not in alignment with their sleep patterns.

Sleep timing is later in children when puberty begins. Early school starts for children in all grades are often not in alignment with their sleep patterns.

Dreaming
Are You Dreaming?

Joseph A. Buckhalt Ph.D. on March 19, 2023

Have you wondered about the meaning of your dreams? You may want to know something about the science of dreaming.

Have you wondered about the meaning of your dreams? You may want to know something about the science of dreaming.

Education
Someone Needs a Nap

Joseph A. Buckhalt Ph.D. on January 16, 2023

Is your preschooler taking naps? While the number and duration of naps often drop between ages two and five, rest remains crucial for adequate emotional regulation.

Is your preschooler taking naps? While the number and duration of naps often drop between ages two and five, rest remains crucial for adequate emotional regulation.

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Is Sleeping Enough Really Enough?

Joseph A. Buckhalt Ph.D. on September 11, 2022

Getting sufficient sleep requires more than sleeping for enough hours. Going to sleep and getting up at about the same time is also beneficial.

Getting sufficient sleep requires more than sleeping for enough hours. Going to sleep and getting up at about the same time is also beneficial.

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Why Sleep Matters

Joseph A. Buckhalt Ph.D. on June 26, 2021

Improving the sleep of adolescents may facilitate brain development during critical periods for growth.

Improving the sleep of adolescents may facilitate brain development during critical periods for growth.