Don’t Let Halloween Ruin Your Crew’s Sleep Routine
Every parent dreads it – too much candy, too much excitement, and too little sleep- that’s Halloween! Many families find that one late night can cause their children to become overtired, leading to more night waking and early rising after the excitement of the big day has ended. It is possible to have both a […]
How Sugar and Sugar Substitutes Impact Your Sleep
If you’ve ever wondered how sugar and sugar substitutes can affect your sleep, read this article to learn more.
How moms can fight seasonal affective disorder
If the final months of the year get you or one of your family members feeling down, irritable, or low on energy or craving sweet or starchy foods and sleeping more or less than usual, you may experience seasonal affective disorder (SAD), a type of depression that’s common in the winter months. There is not one Alaskan […]
Teens, sleep, and depression: The Link Parents Should Know
Constant moodiness, sleeping in late, copping an attitude, and even being depressed are all seen as typical teenage behavior. But what if your teen just being a teen is really your teen reacting to the effects of sleep deprivation. Teens who are struggling with sadness or even depression may in fact be struggling to clock […]
Join Us during September’s Suicide Prevention Awareness Month
Alaska has the highest rate of suicide per capita in the country. Let’s join together throughout the month of September to bring change to our beautiful state and in the hearts of our fellow Alaskans. Alaska Suicide Facts and Statistics: **Information is from the Alaska Bureau of Vital Statistics unless otherwise specified.** Alaska Mental Health […]
Sleep’s Connection with Military Suicide Numbers
September is Suicide Prevention Month. The most recent report published by the United States Department of Veterans Affairs, which analyzed 55 million veterans’ records from 1979 to 2016, the current analysis indicates that an average of 20 veterans a day die from suicide. Service members and Veterans who have defended our freedom have earned our […]
Sleeping in the Heat
Alaskans love the summer and the midnight sun, but summers also come with their own set of challenges – the heat. Here are a few tips to help you sleep through the warm nights comfortably. -Air circulation. Keep your bedroom as comfortable as possible with airflow; open a window, turn on a […]
How To Improve Your Health and Well-being This Summer
Deciding to improve your health can be a fulfilling and worthwhile goal, however, it may not always feel easy. This can be true whether you’re just starting out, or have been working at it for a while and find yourself hitting a plateau. The good news is, though, that there can be many simple, natural […]
Five Wellness Hacks To Get Healthy for Summer
The weather is getting warmer, birds are singing and flowers are blooming; this means that summer is on its way! You may be panicking because there isn’t much time to get your body in beach-ready shape. However, if you worry about your body less and focus on your overall health and wellness more, you’ll get […]
5 Sleeping Tips To Help You Stay Rested This Summer
Sleep is an important part of every day. It gives your body a chance to repair any damage and refuel for the next day. However, overbooked schedules and daily obligations can quickly push it out the back burner. Instead of muddling through each day without the rest period you need, try using these tips to […]
