It builds on the organization’s commitment to translating sleep science and insight into practical, actionable guidance.
The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) has launched a family sleep health initiative.
Under the moniker of Best Slept Families, the multifaceted approach aims to engage the public with recommendations and tools to guide healthy sleep for all family members from infancy through older adulthood, understanding the interconnected nature of family sleep patterns and their impact on health and well-being.
NSF will feature new population sleep health research across the lifespan, new guidance with critical insights into how sleep needs can change over time, and more educational resources with practical content tailored for the whole family.
“Sleep health is not just an individual pursuit, it’s a family affair,” says Joseph Dzierzewski, PhD, senior vice president of research and scientific affairs at NSF, in a release. “We know sleep behaviors, environments, and challenges within families are deeply interconnected. When one family member struggles with sleep, it often affects the entire household. At the same time, how family members model healthy sleep practices can be a strong positive influence for the whole family. This initiative recognizes all the complexities of family sleep health.”
John Lopos, NSF CEO, says in a release, “Now’s a great time to look at the culmination of NSF’s work over the last 35 years, and all roads lead to the destination of family sleep health. We are going to help anyone and everyone be their Best Slept Self to help build Best Slept Families for today and tomorrow. This initiative will provide evidence-based solutions for healthy sleep in the context where it starts and actually happens. We want to support lasting behavior changes that can benefit every family member’s sleep and, ultimately, strengthen the public’s health and well-being.”
