Let there be light

We have talked about what happens at the end of the day. Today we are going to the other end. What your child is exposed to in the first thirty minutes after waking has a direct impact on how well they sleep that night. This episode looks at the science of morning light, why it is one of the most effective tools for shifting the sleep cycle in children living with ADHD, and how to make it work on a school morning when getting outside is not always realistic.Full Spectrum Lamp from Block Blue LightSCIENCE REFERENCESViola, A. U., et al. (2008). Blue-enriched white light in the workplace improves self-reported alertness, performance and sleep quality. Scandinavian Journal of Work, Environment and Health, 34(4), 297 to 306.Leproult, R., Colecchia, E. F., L'Hermite-Balériaux, M., & Van Cauter, E. (2001). Transition from dim to bright light in the morning induces an immediate elevation of cortisol levels. Journal of Clinical Endocrinology and Metabolism, 86(1), 151 to 157.Wams, E. J., et al. (2017). Linking light exposure and subsequent sleep: A field polysomnography study in humans. Sleep, 40(12).Barkley, R. A. (2013). Taking Charge of ADHD: The Complete, Authoritative Guide for Parents. Guilford Press.