One of the most effective ways to set a child up for success at the start of the school year is by helping them return to a consistent bedtime and sleep routine. Sufficient, high-quality sleep—10–11 hours per night for elementary-aged children and at least 8 hours for...
You hear your baby or child snore during sleep. Are you quick to respond, “yes” when asked by the pediatrician if your child snores at night. Or one of your children is complaining that a snoring sibling is keeping them up at night. Should you as a parent worry about...
There is no doubt that getting enough quality sleep is essential for overall physical and mental health. As we close out 2022 and usher in the new year, we have partnered with Parenting OC to offer some tips on producing more productive sleep. Does your child really...
Want to get the most out of your next workout? Plan to show up well-rested, well-hydrated, energized and having time for a dynamic warm-up. Read on to learn how to build that practical plan for best pre-workout for teenage athletes to help maximize performance and...
I recently heard an amazing Finding Mastery podcast featuring Dr. Matthew Walker, author of the highly acclaimed book “Why We Sleep.” The Finding Mastery podcast series is hosted by high performance psychologist Dr. Michael Gervais. I first met Dr. Gervais through our...
There is no doubt that concussion sleep problems can make a difficult injury even more miserable. Reports and experience find that poor sleep is linked with increased symptoms and longer recoveries. Too much sleep that limits sensible daily activity can also slow...
Dual board-certified pediatric and sports medicine specialist Dr. Chris Koutures, along with pediatric specialists Dr. Christopher Lin and Dr. Kirtine Yang, offer an individualized approach to general pediatric and sports medicine care that enhances the health and knowledge of patients and their families in Orange County, California.
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