On three consecutive occasions at 3 in the morning, Amy caught her 19-year old son in the basement slouched in front of the television as usual, his blank stare suggesting that he really wasn’t tuned in. Concerned, she asked him why he wasn’t in bed at this hour. He said he couldn’t sleep and asked …
Kids love blankets. From the minute they are born we wrap them up in cloth and love to make them feel safe and secure. Many toddlers and preschoolers use blankets or stuffed animals as transitional objects, something they attach to as they begin to detach from constant parental attention. Kids take favorite blankets along on …
From time to time we all have trouble sleeping, and it seems that the more we chase sleep, the more it eludes us. Who hasn’t spent a restless night, unable to sleep before a big test or job interview? The more you repeat to yourself, “I have to get some sleep!” the less sleepy you …
People with attention deficit hyperactivity disorder (ADHD) struggle with inattention, hyperactivity, and impulsiveness. This is true of children trying to pay attention, sit still, and behave appropriately in class, or adults trying to focus on a task at work. If you have ADHD, you know how difficult it can be to manage, even with medication, …
If you find yourself having trouble relaxing after work or you find your mind racing while you are trying to sleep, anxiety may be getting the best of you. For years occupational therapists have been using weighted vests or blankets to calm patients with more serious mental health issues such as PTSD, autism, or anxiety …