Module Resources

Consensus statement from the American Academy of Sleep Medicine establishing evidence-based sleep duration recommendations for children ages 4 months through 18 years.

Yoo et al. (2007) - Landmark study demonstrating how sleep deprivation disrupts the connection between the prefrontal cortex and amygdala, explaining increased emotional reactivity.

Hale & Guan (2015) - Comprehensive review of 67 studies examining how screen exposure affects sleep in school-age children and adolescents.

Falbe et al. (2015) - Study of over 2,000 students showing that screens in bedrooms correlate with 20+ minutes less sleep per night.

Milewski et al. (2014) - Study demonstrating that adolescent athletes sleeping less than 8 hours are 1.7 times more likely to experience injury.

Miller et al. (2018) - Meta-analysis demonstrating that short sleep is associated with increased obesity risk across all pediatric age groups.

Drake et al. (2013) - Study showing that caffeine consumed even 6 hours before bed significantly disrupts sleep quality and duration.

Mindell & Williamson (2018) - Research on how consistent bedtime routines support sleep quality and broader developmental outcomes.

American Academy of Pediatrics clinical practice guidelines for diagnosis and management of childhood OSA.

Figueiro et al. (2011) - Study demonstrating that light from computer monitors suppresses melatonin production, affecting sleep onset.

Skeldon et al. (2016) - Review examining how circadian rhythm and sleep homeostasis change from childhood through adolescence.

Customizable sound machine and night light with gradual dimming features to support healthy sleep environment.