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"From Rodney Ascher, director of Room 237, comes a documentary-horror film exploring the phenomenon of 'sleep paralysis' through the eyes of eight very different people"--Publisher's description on container.

Sleep disorders can adversely affect many areas of life, overall health, ability to work efficiently, and even safety. One of the most common sleep disorders is sleep apnea. Sleep apnea is a condition characterised by pauses in normal breathing patterns whilst asleep. These pauses can last anywhere from a few seconds to minutes and can occur with varying frequency. Treatment options are available for people suffering from sleep apnea, and a good night's...

Dr. Harvey Karp demonstrates what he calls the five S's, techniques for calming crying newborn babies. The techniques used independently or together help simulate the conditions in the womb. They are swaddling, side or stomach position, shushing, swinging, and sucking.

Join Elmo in three self contained segments as he learns all about sleep, getting dressed and teeth.

In this modern day re-imagining of Sleeping Beauty, a disillusioned musician named Robert obtains a carnival act from a sleazy carny and brings home a young girl who has been asleep for many years. After bringing her to his secluded castle and awakening her with a kiss, Robert tries to introduce her to his strange and magical world, but as their relationship develops Jennifer begins to pine for a life that is more complex than Robert can offer.

The trip from the womb to the world is the longest, most traumatic journey a human will ever take. One result is to send newborns into months of what is much like severe jet lag. Their first sleeping patterns are nearly random. They need to learn night from day and adjust sleep patterns to fit their new world. This dance of adjustment - of children to the world and parents to children - is what Go to bed! is all about. (Learning Seed, USA).

See preschoolers engaged in activities that exemplify the extraordinary physical advancements that children make at this age. Learn about the physical characteristics of preschoolers, how gross and fine motor skills are developed, and what the typical physical milestones are. See the natural activities children are drawn to which help their physical development and get strategies to encourage these activities. Also learn about nutrition and sleep,...

Meet the opinionated, manipulative Nan; the Aga Saga Woman who simply can't cope with major disasters like a dropped egg cleaver; Paul and Sam, the impossibly excited couple; Bunty, the Doncaster spinners oldest majorette; Margaret, who is frightened of her own shadow; Bernie, the Irish nurse; Ben and Karen, the sleep starved new parents; Elaine Figgis, the eternal romantic engaged to a convicted murderer on death row; and Lauren, the teenager who...