The World Sleep Society - Healthier Sleep Magazine
The role of the World Sleep Magazine
The World Sleep Society is a global organization focused on the promotion of healthy sleep habits for both children and adults. Responsible for setting international standards and best practises, the World Sleep Society conducts sleep research allowing professionals globally to educate and improve their clients sleep.
The World Sleep Society membership includes doctors, researchers, and sleep professionals from 77 countries. The Baby Sleep Teacher was one of two sleep professionals in Australia to be included in the World Sleep Society’s ‘World Sleep Day’ events. The podcast “All Things Baby Sleep - Inside Outside with Kris” is featured on the World Sleep Society’s website.
Healthier Sleep Magazine
The World Sleep Society produces the magazine ‘Healthier Sleep: Your trusted source for Improving Sleep’ which talks about findings in their latest research projects. The current issue of ‘Healthier Sleep’ features numerous articles related to childhood and adolescent sleep which I have briefly described below.
Sleep Disorders in Kids
This article reviews common sleep disorders that children experience including confusional arousals, night terrors and sleep walking. If you are a parent whose child suffers from one of these disorders read this article to gain clarity, guidance and assurance on how to help your child.
Nightmares and Sleep Walking
Nightmares and Sleep Walking are both common childhood sleep problems. This article talks about the difference between the two and how parents should react when their children are experiencing one of these two sleep problems. Included in this article are tips on how to prevent nightmares and information on when to take your child to the paediatrician for intervention and support.
Melatonin
From this article you will gain a clear understanding of what melatonin is and how this hormone effects sleep. Read tips and strategies to help both children and adults maximize melatonin to its full use for a good night’s sleep.
The Case for Later School Start Times
This article reviews the argument for later school start times for teenagers. During the adolescence years, teenagers experience a natural delay in their sleep phase. The natural onset for sleep for a teenager is around 11:00pm. These late nights and early mornings are causing teenagers globally to not get enough sleep and the roll-on effects is impacting their education. Have a read of this article and form your own opinion on whether you feel schools should be starting later in the day for middle and high-school students.
Further reading on sleep issues
In addition to articles related to childhood sleep, this issue of the Healthier Sleep magazine covers a range of topics on common sleep problems in adults. This issue features information on how your days impact your nights, sleep deprivation and dementia and the common adult question what is “regular” sleep.