Author: Joselyne John, RN, Certified Sleep Science Coach

The best pillows for kids offer the support a growing neck and head needs, the durability to last even in the face of the kind of messes only children can make, high-quality hypoallergenic materials, a reasonable cost, and easy availability. As an adult, it’s hard to imagine settling down for…

Everyone has trouble falling asleep from time to time. But, kids with special needs can have special challenges with falling asleep and staying asleep. Research indicates that between 40 and 80 percent of people with autism experience struggles when it comes to sleep. These challenges include not being able to…

The quality of your sleep and your mental health are closely linked. People who have insomnia and other sleep disorders have been known to have a variety of mental health problems. And while Americans are notorious for sleep deprivation, people who have mental health issues are also more likely to have problems with daytime sleepiness. Sleep…

Written by Joselyne John, RN PTSD stands for post-traumatic stress disorder. This mental health problem affects some people after they have experienced or witnessed a traumatic or life-threatening event. These events might include a natural disaster such as a tornado, or they might include a combat situation, a car accident, or a…

Food plays so many roles in our lives, from providing nutritional benefits to offering comfort. Many of us might have childhood memories of being given a glass of warm milk to help us fall asleep.  But if you’re now an adult trying to figure out how to sleep better, you might…

Almost everyone has suffered from sleep deprivation at least once. Whether it’s a rare occurrence or a feature of your everyday life, the lack of sleep is very common nowadays. But what is sleep deprivation?  Let’s explore the realities of sleep deprivation: its causes, its effects on your mind and body,…

Whether you’re moving, doing a bedroom makeover, or simply feel like it’s time to buy a new mattress, it’s time to get rid of your old mattress. But, how do you dispose of a mattress easily, quickly, and responsibly? Let’s take a look at your options when it comes to getting…

Almost everyone has suffered from sleep deprivation at least once. Whether it’s a rare occurrence or a feature of your everyday life, the lack of sleep is very common nowadays. But what is sleep deprivation?  Let’s explore the realities of sleep deprivation: its causes, its effects on your mind and body,…

Time for a pop-quiz. Are you suffering from disrupted sleep? Do you snore loudly? Has your partner told you that you choke and gasp for air during the night? Do you feel like, no matter how much you sleep, you still wake up tired? Are you even becoming more forgetful…