Participate In World Narcolepsy Day 2025 & Enter Our GiveawayHere at Narcolepsy.Sleep-Disorders.net, we are celebrating World Narcolepsy Day 2025 (this year on Monday, September 22) by giving back to our incredible community. Starting Wednesday, August 20, 2025 we're launching...reactions4comments
Auto-Scrolling with NarcolepsyI’m over forty, and was honestly not the most versed in electronics as a kid even though I feel we had an electric typewriter right before computers became a household...reactionscomments
Helping Your Child with Narcolepsy Get Used to Taking MedicineTaking medicine daily can be a big change for any child, especially for those with narcolepsy who are already navigating a complex condition. It might feel overwhelming at first for...reactionscomments
Setting Your Child Up for Success: Initial Conversations With Their School and TeachersStarting school with a new narcolepsy diagnosis can feel like a big hurdle for both you and your child. To ensure a smooth transition and set your child up for...reactionscomments
Can a Service Dog Help With Pediatric Narcolepsy?If your child has narcolepsy, you know how challenging it can be. Narcolepsy is a sleep disorder that affects the brain's ability to control sleep and wakefulness. Children with narcolepsy...reactionscomments
Understanding Cataplexy in Children and Ways to Manage ItFor parents navigating the complexities of their child’s narcolepsy diagnosis, one of the most perplexing and often unsettling symptoms can be cataplexy. Imagine your child, mid-laugh, suddenly losing muscle tone...reactionscomments
Navigating Playdates and Social Life for Your Child With NarcolepsyNavigating playdates, extracurriculars, and social life for a child with narcolepsy presents unique challenges. It requires a multi-faceted approach. Narcolepsy is characterized by excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) and often sudden...reactionscomments
Helping Children With Narcolepsy Transition to Adult CareAs a parent, you want to ensure your child has the tools to succeed, especially with a lifelong condition like narcolepsy. Transitioning from a pediatric to an adult healthcare provider...reactionscomments
Let's Talk About Weight Issues and NarcolepsyNarcolepsy affects much more than sleep. It can impact weight as well. In fact, some research suggests that people with narcolepsy are more likely to live with weight issues such...reactionscomments
A Parent’s Guide to Talking About Narcolepsy With BabysittersNarcolepsy is a sleep disorder that makes it hard to stay awake. Children with narcolepsy can have trouble staying awake during the day. They may also have trouble sleeping at...reactionscomments
Narcolepsy, Disability, and Identity: Have I Become My Diagnosis?The longer I live with narcolepsy, the more I realize how I’ve had to adapt to life as a result of my symptoms. The list of things I have to...reactions6comments
Creating a Sleep-Friendly Routine for Children With NarcolepsyNarcolepsy can make it hard for kids to get good sleep. It affects how the brain controls sleep-wake cycles. This can lead to daytime sleepiness, sudden sleep attacks, and other...reactions2comments
Pediatric Narcolepsy: Myths and Facts You Should KnowThe word “narcolepsy” might bring to mind images of someone constantly yawning or falling asleep. While excessive daytime sleepiness (EDS) is a major symptom of narcolepsy, it is not the...reactionscomments
Explaining Narcolepsy to Siblings: A Guide for ParentsNarcolepsy can be tricky for adults to understand. It can be even harder for kids. If your child has narcolepsy, their siblings might have lots of questions. They might also...reactions6comments
Narcolepsy Organizations That Make a DifferenceLiving with narcolepsy can often feel like an isolating experience, but I’ve come to realize how powerful it is to find a community that truly understands. After years of struggling...reactionscomments
The Role of Sleep Studies in Diagnosing Pediatric NarcolepsySleep is essential for everyone, especially children. But what happens when a child's sleep patterns seem unusual? Sometimes, a sleep study can help doctors understand what is going on. These...reactionscomments
Another Day in the LifeI felt compelled to write another “A Day in the Life” piece about living with idiopathic hypersomnia. The first article I wrote detailing my day to day was about an...reactionscomments
Understanding Sleep-Related Hallucinations in Children With NarcolepsyImagine seeing a giant spider crawling on your wall. You reach out to swat it, but your hand goes right through. The spider disappears. This might sound like a scary...reactionscomments
My Narcolepsy Does Not Make Me A BurdenI not long ago read a journal article discussing the “challenges” of parenting a child with narcolepsy. At first, I could hardly believe what I was reading. Here were doctors...reactionscomments
The Hidden Power of Sunflower Lanyards: My Journey Through an Accessibility RevolutionAs someone living with narcolepsy, a hidden disability that most people can’t immediately identify, the sunflower lanyard has become an essential part of my life. Before the lanyard, I relied...reactionscomments
