In leadership, weakness is often seen as a liability. A roadblock. Something to overcome. But what if weakness is actually the platform for God’s power in your life? In this episode, we continue exploring one of the most misunderstood and countercultural truths of the gospel—God’s power is made perfect in weakness (2 Cor. 12:9). The…
What is the cry it out method (extinction sleep training) The Cry-It-Out (CIO) method is a sleep training approach where parents allow their baby to cry for a set period without immediate intervention, with the goal of helping them learn to self-soothe and fall asleep independently. There are two main versions of CIO: Extinction Method…
Advantage Therapy & Sleep Centers has entered into agreements to create a comprehensive strategic relationship with Shore Medical Center, a full-service acute care community hospital based in Somers Point, NJ. Advantage, which operates outpatient rehabilitation facilities and sleep centers and runs an Accredited Sleep Technologist Education Program, will manage Shore’s sleep laboratory, ensuring a welcoming,…
Summary: A clinical study found that MAGSHAPE microcapsules, a micronized and microencapsulated source of magnesium, significantly enhanced magnesium absorption compared to other commonly used magnesium sources. Key Takeaways: A study published in Nutrients found that Lubrizol Corp’s MAGSHAPE microcapsules significantly improved magnesium absorption compared to other common magnesium sources like magnesium oxide, magnesium citrate, and…
Summary: When Beckey Carstens’ boyfriend mistakenly gave their dog Nellie an Ambien, it led to a frantic call to the vet, emergency treatment at Urgent Pet Care, and a warning from experts about the dangers of storing pet and human medications together. Key Takeaways: Never Store Pet and Human Medications Together. Mixing them up can…
In a recent study, patch-based home sleep testing device marketer Wesper looked into how obesity, sex, and age interact to influence key sleep apnea metrics, including the apnea-hypopnea index (AHI) and hypoxic burden (an emerging predictor of cardiovascular risks in sleep apnea patients). The study, published on Wesper’s website, analyzed 1,364 patients, including mixed-body mass…
What is the Ferber Sleep Training Method While my philosophy focuses on gentle sleep coaching methods like the Sleep Lady Shuffle, I understand that many families consider the Ferber Method for sleep training. Below, I’ll outline the facts about the Ferber Method, its steps, and alternatives, while sharing my thoughts to help you make an…
Sleep Training and Sleep Regression Sleep regressions are natural and often coincide with developmental milestones or significant transitions in your baby’s life. Although these phases can temporarily disrupt sleep, gentle sleep training methods can help restore healthy sleep habits. General Sleep Training During Regression Can You Sleep Train a Baby Going Through a Sleep Regression?…
Why Extinction Sleep Training Gets a Bad Name—and How Better Methods Can Work Sleep training is one of the most polarizing topics in parenting. Approaches like unmodified extinction or “Cry It Out” (CIO)—where caregivers leave their child to cry without intervention—are widely criticized for their harshness and emotional toll. For many parents, the idea of…
LifeSync’s CEO says the company’s acquisition by Amphenol marks an “incredible milestone.” LifeSync, marketers of patient monitoring connections including neurodiagnostic products used by sleep disorders centers, has been acquired by Amphenol, a designer, manufacturer, and marketer of electrical, electronic, and fiber optic connectors and interconnect systems, antennas, sensors, and sensor-based products and coaxial and high-speed…