Life Stages | Sleepopolis

Life Stages

The complete Sleepopolis handbook to sleep, from infancy through the teen years to adulthood.

Aging

Major growth developments decline as people grow older, leading to lighter sleep of shorter duration. Lifestyle choices such as work schedules, parenting, and alcohol consumption may also contribute to changes in sleep patterns. The prevalence of sleep disorders and chronic illness also increases with age. Understanding these changes in sleep duration can lead to less anxious and more restful sleep—and better health and well-being.

The Ultimate Guide to Menopause and Sleep

Symptoms of menopause like hot flashes, questionable bladder control, and mood changes can sometimes make sleep feel unattainable. (1) Unsurprisingly, menopause and sleep don’t mix…

Generation Sleep: Millennials Resting More Than Gen X

For most of my life, I’ve considered myself a millennial, mostly because I’ve ignored the exact cutoff years for being born in that generation. However…

Senior Isolation Guide for Better Sleep

As we age, most of us don’t have the same vibrant social lives we did when we were young. In fact, approximately 50% of adults…

A Caregiver’s Guide to Alzheimer’s and Sleep

If you are a caregiver of someone with Alzheimer’s disease (AD), you know it can sometimes be difficult for both of you to get adequate…

Mom-Approved Tips For Beating Momsomnia

Whether you’re navigating life with a newborn or you have your hands full chasing around a toddler or two, motherhood is — in a word…

The Ultimate Guide To Sleep Training Older Kids

There’s no greater joy than bringing your baby home from the hospital. But make no mistake; your little one isn’t coming home to sleep. Through…

The Ultimate Guide To Sleep Training Your Baby

As a parent, you probably look forward to your baby’s major milestones. Their first steps, their first word—each new month of their first year might…

Your Ultimate Guide to Pregnancy and Sleep

Pregnancy can be the beginning of an exciting journey for soon-to-be parents, but it can also signal the beginning of some new sleep challenges. Understanding…

Permanent Daylight Saving Time Is Bad For Your Health — Here’s What We Should Do Instead

The days after daylight saving time are the first sign that longer, sunnier days are ahead. Who doesn’t look forward to brighter afternoons, iced coffee…

The Relationship Between Dreams And Memories

Your heart is pounding, and sweat is dripping down your face as you run up a hill that suddenly turns into an escalator — moving…

The Difference Between Nightmares And Night Terrors

Both nightmares and night terrors are distressing sleep events, but they actually describe separate phenomena. And that means they both have their own unique characteristics.…

Why Do We Have Nightmares?

If you’ve ever found yourself startled awake in the middle of the night, heart pounding and soaked in sweat, you know what it’s like to…