How to Sleep Better

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. Self soothing just means your baby’s ability to fall asleep and settle down without your help. Some babies suck their thumbs and if you …

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. Most parents dread the switch from the crib to the bed because they’re worried that their child is not going to stay in bed …

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. Ferberizing has become the generic label for all versions of “cry-it-out” sleep training strategies. The rationale for allowing your baby to cry to learn …

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. Bedtime routines are important for babies because it teaches them what to expect when its time for bed. The elements of the routine form …

Transcript “Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. If you’re having a tough time sleeping, try not to stay in bed tossing and turning. All that does is get you more frustrated …

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. Sleep therapy refers to cognitive behavioral therapy designed to treat insomnia and other sleep disorders. It’s a short term treatment done in an office …

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. A lot of parents want to co-sleep with their newborns and there are some important benefits. Co-sleeping allows easy access to the baby and …

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. The key to getting your baby to sleep longer is to put him or her to bed before he’s over-tired. You’re looking for drowsy …

Transcript “Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. If you’re looking for ways to improve your sleep you can start by taking a look around your bedroom. The first culprit is usually …

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. Relaxation is a skill and although it sounds like something we should be able to do easily, sometimes it takes some practice to get …

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. If you’re having trouble sleeping, the first thing to do is take a look at your lifestyle and make sure that you’re in good …

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. If you’re having trouble sleeping, you might be interested in taking medication to treat the problem. Here are some things to consider. First of …

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. When your having problems sleeping it usually starts out because of some sort of temporary cause. It can be stress in your, relationship issues, …

Transcript “How to Sleep: Establishing a Bedtime Routine Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. Bedtime routines are important because they help us to unwind before bed. They also signal to the …

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. Most people think that they need eight hours of sleep and that’s certainly what we hear a lot in the media. Eight hours is …

Transcript “Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. How to Sleep: What is Sleep Apnea? The most common kind of sleep apnea is called obstructive sleep apnea and it essentially means you …

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. If you’re having trouble sleeping, it’s a good idea to look at your habits and the things that you’re doing all day long that …

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. Snoring is a huge problem and a lot of people are affected by it. There are a lot of reasons people snore, and the …

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. If you’re taking sleeping pills on a regular basis, before you do anything talk to your doctor. Some medications need to be tapered, and …

Transcript “Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. There is an expectation these days that we are going to be bringing our work home and working 24hrs a day, but the problem …

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. Your health plays a big role in the quality of your sleep. So it’s important to pay attention what’s going on. Snoring is a …

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. You can find out more about me and my work on my website, nycsleepdoctor.com. Sleep is really responsive to what’s going on in your daily life and your mood is a big factor. Depression causes sleep problems. It …

Transcript Hi, I’m Janet Kennedy. I’m a licensed clinical psychologist and sleep specialist in New York City. My practice is called NYC Sleep Doctor and my website is nycsleepdoctor.com. I earned my Ph.D. in clinical psychology at NYU and went to work at a VA hospital for almost ten years. While I was there, I …