CONSULTATION & EDUCATION
A consultation is first required for all teens to understand the concerns, to confirm the diagnosis, and to evaluate if investigations (ex. a sleep study) are required. After the consultation, education is provided and treatment options are discussed.
These services typically take place over 1-2 appointments*. The presence of a parent and/or caregiver is suggested for these appointments.
*Please note: During the current work-from-home circumstances, all new consultations will be arranged through the administrative staff at Dr. Ooi's other practice location, MedSleep Toronto Sleep Institute. All care is being delivered virtually.
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FOR PARENTS
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Resources created for parents trying to support their teen in sleeping better.
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Having nightly battles with your teen?
Learn strategies to reduce and better navigate these struggles.
Is your teen not ready to make changes to their sleep?
Learn what you can behind-the-scenes and next steps when your teen is ready.
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Looking for strategies to build your relationship with your teen?
Learn 5 tips for building connection with your teen.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What is your advice for helping my teen settle to sleep? (5:02) What do you recommend when it comes to putting away electronics before bedtime? (9:50) How can I help my teen quiet a busy mind? (12:53) What should my teen do if they are in bed and they can't fall asleep? (18:30) What is your advice if my teen wakes up in the middle of the night and can't settle back to sleep? (19:55)
What would you recommend when we have late night activities that get in the way of a regular routine? (1:58)
How can we help teens navigate waking up and fatigue after a poor night's sleep? (13:10)
Is it a good idea to let teens catch up on sleep? (16:33)
What are signs of sleep deprivation in teens? (21:11)
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Understand why the return to school is a high risk period for teens that can set them up for more chronic and severe issues with sleep as well as the 3 steps to adjust the timing of the body clock.
Are you listen to the episode, download the video replay of this workshop and access the cheatsheet here.
3 tips to help your teen avoid more chronic and severe issues with sleep after they transition back to school.
Learn about the first three steps to get sleep on track, the DECODE framework for understanding insomnia, why the teen years are a perfect storm for insomnia, the proper use of melatonin, and my thoughts on when teens should put away electronics before bedtime.
