There’s an increasing amount of research showing that ADHD and sleep problems are significantly correlated. In adults with ADHD, up to 80% also have insomnia, with similar rates of up to 82% in children with ADHD. These studies have found that problems with falling asleep and staying asleep persist in ADHD even after controlling for co-occurring anxiety and depression. Researchers have also found differences in chronotype, melatonin onset, and cortisol levels in those with AD

This year Daylight Saving Time starts on Sunday, March 8th at 2am, when our clocks jump ahead and we lose that precious hour overnight. While I always look forward to the signal that spring is coming and there’s more daylight ahead, there are some significant downsides we need to be aware of. Shifting to Daylight Saving Time is associated with more hospital visits, sleep disruptions, mood disturbances, traffic incidents, and even more volatility in the stock market. No wonder

When sleep starts to feel messy, our instinct is often to look for a new trick or a more advanced solution. A supplement. A new routine. A complete overhaul. Most of the time, what actually helps is going back to basics. Sleep is surprisingly simple and surprisingly sensitive. When a few foundational habits drift, everything can feel harder. The good news is that small, boring changes can make a big difference. Here are a few basics that are always worth revisiting when sleep

We don't usually think about eating and sleeping as things that go together, as it's pretty rare to do them at the same time. But they are deeply connected. Both are regulated by the circadian rhythm and a complex interplay of hormones that directly influence each other. When one is off, the other often follows. If we want to make meaningful changes to sleep, we can't ignore eating. And if we're trying to improve our relationship with food, sleep has to be part of the convers

If you’re anything like me, winter can feel hard. Especially the end of winter, when any lingering excitement from the holidays and the new year is long gone, but it still feels like forever until spring. If you live somewhere with a cold, dark winter, you might also notice that it starts to take a toll on your sleep. This week, we’re looking at a few reasons winter can impact sleep and some practical ways to get through these last weeks feeling a little more rested. 1. Tempe

A lot of times when we’re working on sleep, or any other high stakes behavior, we find ourselves in a familiar spot. We’ve shared the information. We’ve given families the tools. And yet, for some reason, the plan still isn’t getting implemented. This can feel frustrating for everyone involved. Parents feel stuck or guilty. BCBAs feel confused or discouraged. And often, what’s getting in the way isn’t a lack of effort, it’s unhelpful thoughts that keep showing up and pulling