Child Sleep Melatonin Usage Safety
by Mar De Carlo What are the benefits or drawbacks to administering melatonin to kids and teens? Melatonin may be beneficial to kids and teens experiencing sleep disorders as temporary supplement when used properly and approved by their doctor with the right dosage amount for their weight and age. However, melatonin is a hormone. It […]
What color is best for your bedroom environment?
Best shade of blue for sleeping by Mar De Carlo Cited in Homes and Gardens Blue: the non-stimulating color. Studies show that any blue bedroom color promotes relaxation, calms the nervous system and supports a tranquil atmosphere. When our eye registers blue, it causes the hypothalamus to produce more melatonin and the adrenal glands to reduce […]
How Sleep Enhances Mood, Memory and Performance
How Sleep Enhances Mood, Memory and Performance By Mar De Carlo In addition to regular exercise and proper nutrition, having consistent quality sleep with the right amount of sleep is vital for our overall health and wellbeing. Sleep is essential for optimal human function and plays an important role in learning, memory, mood, and performance. […]
Interview with Mar De Carlo, Sleep Expert on the Daily Flash Show
Below is the full original script prepared prior to the live show: Daily Flash Show: Why is it so hard for most people to get a good night’s sleep? Mar De Carlo: There are many specific individual reasons why it is so hard for most people to get a good night’s sleep. However, we […]
Debunking Intermittent Reinforcement for Child Sleep Coaches
Intermittent Reinforcement by Mar De Carlo Book excerpt, ‘Awakening Through Sleep’ Intermittent reinforcement is a commonly used term in the world of child sleep and parenting in general. Intermittent Reinforcement is when rules, rewards or personal boundaries are handed out or enforced inconsistently and occasionally which usually encourages another person to keep pushing until they […]
New Child Sleep Book Challenges Child Sleep Training Narrative
The Founder Of International Parenting & Health Institute Announces Release Of New Child Sleep Book That Challenges The Child Sleep Training Narrative Sleep disturbances are common during pregnancy. When an infant experiences sleep problems, families seek many resources for support from their doctors, friends, forums, books, and child sleep consultants. Doctors mostly adhere to a […]
IPHI Announces Global Expansion Of Accredited Sleep Coach Certification Program
The International Parenting & Health Institute Announces Global Expansion Of Accredited Sleep Coach Certification Program For Healthcare Professionals The self-directed, online program provides a holistic approach to sleep identifying challenges and supporting individuals through lifestyle, environmental and behavior adjustments. The IPHI Integrative Adult Sleep Coach Certification Program is currently available in English, Spanish, and Portuguese, […]
Sleep Tips To Overcome Common Sleep Challenges
by Mar De Carlo Evaluate Your Lifestyle, Health History and Family History There are so many forces that affect sleep and in order to get the root of the challenge we must first investigate the strongest forces that affect sleep in order to first rule those ’causes’ out. Rarely is there just one main ‘problem’ […]
The importance of holistically addressing questions
“When parents experience a child’s sleep challenge, one of the most common paths parents take to solve the ‘problem’ is one of public inquisition, usually with the general questions being asked right from the start. Quite often parents seek the support of online forums or public groups where the root of sleep issues are not […]