Wake Up, Dad! Let Mom Get More Sleep -- National Sleep Foundation Recommends Serving Mom Breakfast in Bed an Hour Later this Mother's Day

What: The National Sleep Foundation (NSF) releases survey results indicating that moms nationwide are not getting the sleep they need to feel refreshed, rejuvenated and ready to go. According to the NSF 2007 Sleep in America poll, 64% of moms report getting a good night's sleep a few nights a week or less. NSF has created a list of tips to allow Mom to sleep in an hour more on Mother's Day and all year round!

Where: Log on to http://www.sleepfoundation.org/. Click on Learn More About Moms and Sleep; Wake Up, Dad! Let Mom Get More Sleep for complete press release and additional survey findings

When: Mother's Day is May 13; press release and other Mother's Day-related materials (adorable e-cards and Mom's Sleep Test) are available now!

Why: Alerting the public, healthcare providers and policymakers to the life-and-death importance of adequate sleep is central to the mission of NSF. We are dedicated to improving the quality of life for Americans who suffer from sleep problems and disorders. This means helping everyone better understand the importance of sleep and the benefits of good sleep habits, and recognizing the signs of sleep problems so that they can be properly diagnosed and treated

Contact: Lisa Tumminello, 202-347-3471, x211; ltumminello@sleepfoundation.org