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In spite of the common understanding, dreaming can occur during both REM (rapid eye movement) and nonREM sleep. (Lewis, I. The stuff of dreams. Scientific American, 2017 (317), p. 16) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

A study reported in Academic Pediatrics found that those who slept less than 10 hours a day at ages 3 & 4 and less than 9 hours a day at ages 5 through 7 are more likely to to have behavioral, social, and cognitive problems at age 7. (In brief, Sleep matters. Monitor on Psychology, 2017, 48(6), p. 12) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

Spending day light hours in bright light may compensate for the sleep disturbances caused by nighttime blue-screen exposure to electronic devices. (In brief. Bright daylight, better sleep. Monitor on Psychology, 2-016, November, p.10) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com

The American College of Physicians, reacting to the results of many meta-analyses, endorsed cognitive behavior therapy as the best and first-line treatment for chronic insomnia. (DeAngelis, T. Behavior therapy works best for insomnia. Monitor on Psychology, 2016, October, pp. 18-19) http://www.finebergpsychotherapy.com