If you find that a good night’s sleep is harder to come by, you are not alone. A recent article (http://www.time.com/time/health/article/0,8599,1658166,00.html) points out the fact that sleep is a problem for all age groups. When it comes to infants and children, those who do not get the requisite 10 hours a night have a much greater chance of developing behavior and learning problems.

For adolescents, the reason for lack of sleep is not really surprising. Having two teenagers who have hyperactive fingers when it comes to text messaging, it is no mystery that many teenagers who are tired and not sleeping are using their cell phones to talk or text after lights out.

Adults who are tired and not sleeping are usually those who work longer hours. It looks like the more you work, the less you sleep. Why this happens is not entirely clear. What is clear is that we all need a good nights sleep!

If you have a baby or toddler, it is important to find out why they are not sleeping and work on solutions with their doctor. If you have teenagers, it is time to ban the cell phones at bedtime. And if you are an adult who works long hours (no, not you!?) it is time to work on getting your sleep. It will improve your mood, your health, and your energy level!