Carolyn Ievers-Landis, PhD
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Is Your Child Tossing and Turning? This Could Be to Blame
If interrupted sleep happens often and causes behavior or mood changes, it may be a sign of a condition called restless sleep disorder.
Good Quality Sleep Improves Youth Athletic Performance
Sleep is a pillar of health, so it’s no surprise that young people who lack adequate sleep may suffer consequences.
Helping Your Child Get a Better Night’s Sleep
When a child has difficulty falling and staying asleep it can affect their quality of life. Learn about strategies to help improve sleep and minimize tossing and turning.
Are Sleepovers Right for Your Child?
When it comes to letting your child stay somewhere else for the night, it’s natural to have concerns. Here’s how to make the right decision for your child.
The Santa Debate: Should Kids Be Told the Truth?
Should kids be told the truth about Santa, or is believing part of the magic of Christmas? A UH child psychologist weighs in on the debate.
Why Sleep is Essential for Survival
Just as it requires food and water, our body needs sleep to survive. Learn more about the important work our brain does while we rest.
We Can Change Our Dreams: The Science of Sleep
Why do we remember some dreams but not others? We talked to a sleep specialist to get the science behind dreaming, including the role they play in our sleep quality and how we can change what we dream about.
Help Your Child Develop a Healthy Body Image
Every parent wants to raise a child who feels comfortable in his or her own skin. A key to achieving this is fostering a healthy body image.