Alice Gregory – författare

Sleep plays a crucial role in our waking lives, and we need to start paying it more attention. The latest research tells us that it''s essential for learning and memory, for mental health and physical well-being, and yet we tend to only think about it when it''s proving a struggle.Nodding Off leads you on a fascinating journey through the science of sleep as it evolves throughout our lives; from babies to teenagers, from middle age to the later years of our life, there are constantly new challenges to our sleep. Based on knowledge accumulated over almost two decades as a sleep researcher, Professor Alice Gregory shares real-life stories and interviews with other sleep experts to find the answers to questions, such as:- Why do so many adolescents enjoy lying in at the weekends?- Why do children experiencing anxiety, behavioural problems or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder so often have co-occurring sleep problems?- Why are scientists turning to sleep disorders such as sleep paralysis to try to understand paranormal experiences?With important tips on improving your sleep, Nodding Off is an essential read for anyone who sleeps, and more important still for those who don''t get enough. Fans of Matthew Walker''s Why We Sleep will love this book!

Sleep plays a crucial role in our waking lives, and we need to start paying it more attention.The latest research tells us that it’s essential for learning and memory, for mental health and physical well-being, and yet we tend to only think about it when it’s proving a struggle.Nodding Off leads you on a fascinating journey through the science of sleep as it evolves throughout our lives; from babies to teenagers, from middle age to the later years of our life, there are constantly new challenges to our sleep. Based on knowledge accumulated over almost two decades as a sleep researcher, Professor Alice Gregory shares real-life stories and interviews with other sleep experts to find the answers to questions, such as:- Why do so many adolescents enjoy lying in at the weekends?- Why do children experiencing anxiety, behavioural problems or attention deficit hyperactivity disorder so often have co-occurring sleep problems?- Why are scientists turning to sleep disorders such as sleep paralysis to try to understand paranormal experiences?With important tips on improving your sleep, Nodding Off is an essential read for anyone who sleeps, and more important still for those who don’t get enough. Fans of Matthew Walker's Why We Sleep will love this book!

We all know how difficult it can be to get little ones to sleep. This soothing collection of stories have been specially written by leading experts whose technique has had repeated success. Coupled with dreamlike and calming illustrations, this treasury is sure to make bedtime a little easier. With joint activities for both parent and child, first listen to the calming stories of The Sleepy Pebble and friends and then partake in a series of mindful activities designed to help children relax at the end of the day and drift into a good night's sleep. This book is guaranteed to put your kids to sleep! (In a good way! On purpose!)