Polly & Pickles

Poor sleep habits are known to have a detrimental impact on physical, emotional and academic functioning. During my three decades as a child psychiatrist, I have watched many children and parents struggle to change these entrenched sleep patterns. The Quest for Rest offers much-needed help by combining two books in one and motivates children to take the lead. This book is a key piece to solving the sleep puzzle -Dr. Jane Garland, MD, FRCPC, Clinical Professor Emeritus, Psy...chiatry, UBC, author of Taming Worry Dragons Child and Adolescent Psychiatrist: . Click bio link to get your copy of the children’s book: Polly & Pickles See more

Sleep savvy. Live happy. . A solid sleep routine can help you slide through the week with confidence, ease and a little more joy. Our book helps champion sleep by crafting down-to-earth habits to positively impact mood, resiliency and make life a little bit better.... Let Polly & Pickles lead you through The Quest for Rest. Get your copy now. Link in bio Dr.Naidoo & Andrea

COVID-somnia The recent absence of routine and predictability has taken its toll, especially on a vital pillar of health: sleep. As a child and adolescent psychiatrist, I see how derailed many of us have become with the basics of sleep hygiene during the pandemic. Recent data suggest COVID-somnia has increased since spring 2020and not just in frontline workers. Complaints of insomnia and hypersomnia (excessive sleepiness) in adolescents and young adults have also in...creased. The silver lining is that in most cases, good sleep is teachable. This is true whether you are training your child, training yourself, or both. We’re a mom-and-doctor duo: here to help change the conversation surrounding mental health and to give kids and the people who care about them tools, tips, and confidence along the way. . Dr.Naidoo See more

Sleep makes things better Sobering reminder @banksy that as we all start our week back to: school, homeschooling, hand-washing, a little more hand-washing, getting our sleep habits on track, six-feet-apart-extra-circular activities and so much more. . Let’s keep the conversation moving around kids mental health & our mental strength. . Dr.Naidoo & Andrea

Dear Parent, We see you, we know you’re worried. Did you know mental health can be greatly improved through heathy sleep?... We created the 'ZzzPower for Kids' program as a tool for parents and teachers easily accessible through the love of story time. Approachable, fun, science-backed resources, tips and practical strategies all at your fingertips. Find out more by clicking the link in our bio.

Worried about new school procedures that will have our kids utilizing more tech time for learning? Dealing with the overuse of tech due to the pandemic? You are not alone! Use our practical go-to sleep literacy program to get your entire family back on track. Start by trying our simple acronym R.E.D.... Dr.Naidoo and Andrea recommend starting with the acronym RED: ROUTINE: what steps are being taken before bedtime to get the mind and body in a relaxed, calm state? ENVIRONMENT: what is the space like where the child or young person is going to sleep? DEVICES: what time is the right time to turn the technology off in the house? (and to whom does this apply?) With time ticking to get children on the proper sleep schedule for school, parents are likely looking for tips, tools, and tricks now ZzzPower shows them the way. Find out more by visiting our site or pick up your copy of our book today!

Recent anxieties about going back to school under new protocols and overuse of screen time can cause sleep disruptions which affects mental health. We’re a mom-and-doctor duo: here to help change the conversation surrounding mental health and to give kids and the people who care about them tools, tips, and confidence along the way. #mentalhealthmatters

Every day experiences are profoundly enhanced by the advantages of healthy sleep. With the fast changes of the new school year brought on by pandemic, life and routine aren’t looking the same. Our book, activities, strategies and knowledge are backed by medical and scientific evidence.... Add The Quest For Rest to your home or classroom curriculum. Healthy sleep can ease anxiety, stabilize mood, sooth stress and boost self esteem. Click the link in our bio to order your copy.

Not ready for the week to start? A good routine can help you slide into the week with confidence. Our book helps champion sleep by crafting down-to-earth habits to positively impact mood, resiliency and make life a little bit better.... Let Polly & Pickles lead you through The Quest for Rest.