A new study by researchers at The University of Western Australia and Flinders University has found a serious lack of expertise in health professionals when it comes to treating sleep problems in children. The research, published in Sleep Medicine anonymously surveyed 263 Australian health professionals and revealed a significant shortfall […]
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5 tips to help ease your child back into school mode after the holidays
The holidays will likely disrupt usual school sleep and wake times. from shutterstock.com Christine Grové, Monash University and Kelly-Ann Allen, Monash University Most children in Australia are going back to school in just over a week. Children experience a mix of emotions when it comes to going to school. Easing […]
I can’t sleep. What drugs can I (safely) take?
There are many pharmacological options available for insomnia. But they will mostly make you reliant upon them for sleep. from www.shutterstock.com Ric Day, UNSW and Andrew McLachlan, University of Sydney If you’re having trouble sleeping, medicines shouldn’t be your first option. Exercise regularly, cut back on coffee (and other […]