Sleep Disorders of Children
What's "Bugging" Your Child?
Mosquitoes, midges, moths. Flying insects in the bedroom are annoying and can disturb your child's sleep.
Mosquitoes, midges, moths. Flying insects in the bedroom are annoying and can disturb your child's sleep.
Summer's Half Over
It's about a month until school's back in session. It may seem like a long time, but it's not too early to start getting the kids back on a school time schedule.
It's about a month until school's back in session. It may seem like a long time, but it's not too early to start getting the kids back on a school time schedule.
Less Sleep for Teens Means Faster Aging
If poor concentration, bad moods and falling asleep at school, while watching TV or driving isn't enough to convince you to get the sleep you need, research done at Singapore General Hospital tells us that less sleep makes young people age far too quickly.
If poor concentration, bad moods and falling asleep at school, while watching TV or driving isn't enough to convince you to get the sleep you need, research done at Singapore General Hospital tells us that less sleep makes young people age far too quickly.
Electronics and Sleep
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois and Stroud Water Research Company reveals that we have a new way to occupy our free time. We've been taken over by "videophilia," the lure of things electronic - television, video games and the computer.
A recent study conducted by researchers at the University of Illinois and Stroud Water Research Company reveals that we have a new way to occupy our free time. We've been taken over by "videophilia," the lure of things electronic - television, video games and the computer.
ADHD and Sleep
Children with ADHD are more likely to have sleep difficulties. However, good sleep hygiene in conjunction with self-soothing relaxation techniques may help to solve your child’s sleep problems.
Children with ADHD are more likely to have sleep difficulties. However, good sleep hygiene in conjunction with self-soothing relaxation techniques may help to solve your child’s sleep problems.
Tourette's Syndrome
People with Tourette's syndrome which is characterized by involuntary movements and tics often develop other problem including sleep disorders.
People with Tourette's syndrome which is characterized by involuntary movements and tics often develop other problem including sleep disorders.
Your Children and TV
What shows your children watch and when they watch them may be connected to how well they sleep. A recent strudy reveals that your TV viewing habits may also cause sleep problems for your children.
What shows your children watch and when they watch them may be connected to how well they sleep. A recent strudy reveals that your TV viewing habits may also cause sleep problems for your children.
Floppy Sleep Game Book - a Review
Pati Teel has written a delightful book to help both children and parents find the path to a better night's sleep. As w1ell as the book, there's a CD that contains step-by-step instructions for your child to find his or her way to the land of sleep.
Pati Teel has written a delightful book to help both children and parents find the path to a better night's sleep. As w1ell as the book, there's a CD that contains step-by-step instructions for your child to find his or her way to the land of sleep.
Headaches and Stress in Kids
If your child suffers from frequent headaches, there's a good chance he or she suffers from sleep disturbances as well, according to a study conducted at the Rochester-based Mayo Clinic. The sleep disturbances, coupled with the headaches, lead to daytime fatigue.
If your child suffers from frequent headaches, there's a good chance he or she suffers from sleep disturbances as well, according to a study conducted at the Rochester-based Mayo Clinic. The sleep disturbances, coupled with the headaches, lead to daytime fatigue.
A Day for Hearts
For several years, February 14 has been designated Congenital Heart Defect Day. And what better day could there be than Valentines Day, with its ever-present abundance of hearts to remind us just how important the heart is. What does this have to do with sleep disorders? Well, directly, not much, but indirectly sleep is involved on several fronts.
For several years, February 14 has been designated Congenital Heart Defect Day. And what better day could there be than Valentines Day, with its ever-present abundance of hearts to remind us just how important the heart is. What does this have to do with sleep disorders? Well, directly, not much, but indirectly sleep is involved on several fronts.
Mommy, I Can't Sleep
"Mommy, I Can't Sleep" is a delightful CD to help lull your children to sleep. The slow, relaxing music is made up of childhood favorites, including many nuresry rhymes, and is accompanied by the songs of birds, the voices of animals and the gentle washing of waves against the ahore.
"Mommy, I Can't Sleep" is a delightful CD to help lull your children to sleep. The slow, relaxing music is made up of childhood favorites, including many nuresry rhymes, and is accompanied by the songs of birds, the voices of animals and the gentle washing of waves against the ahore.
Sleep Habits For Kids
It's that time of year again, time for the kids to head back to school. Children's sleep needs vary, but school age children should be getting between 10 and 11 hours sleep.
It's that time of year again, time for the kids to head back to school. Children's sleep needs vary, but school age children should be getting between 10 and 11 hours sleep.
Growing Up Happy
All children face problems, and these books are learning tools that help both child and parent cope with these problems. Remember, a happy child is a healthier child, and, most important in this topic, a happy, healthy child not only is more pleasant to be with and does well at school, a happy, healthy child sleeps better.
All children face problems, and these books are learning tools that help both child and parent cope with these problems. Remember, a happy child is a healthier child, and, most important in this topic, a happy, healthy child not only is more pleasant to be with and does well at school, a happy, healthy child sleeps better.
Kids' Sleep Linked To Behavior Problems
Research done a few years ago indicated that children who snore were more likely to develop attention and hyperactivity disorders later in life.
Research done a few years ago indicated that children who snore were more likely to develop attention and hyperactivity disorders later in life.
Childhood Obesity and Sleep
According to a 2004 National Sleep Foundation survey, children in every age group are cheating themselves out of much needed sleep. Preschoolers require 11 to 13 hours a day and should include am afternoon nap. School age children need 10 to 11 hours of sleep.
According to a 2004 National Sleep Foundation survey, children in every age group are cheating themselves out of much needed sleep. Preschoolers require 11 to 13 hours a day and should include am afternoon nap. School age children need 10 to 11 hours of sleep.
Sleep, Baby, Sleep
There's just something about the perpetual motion of a rocking chair, (Perhaps it mimics the movements felt when the baby is in the mother's womb} and the rhythmic words, the rhymes, the sing-song tone of the voice reading nursery rhymes, that invites slumber.
There's just something about the perpetual motion of a rocking chair, (Perhaps it mimics the movements felt when the baby is in the mother's womb} and the rhythmic words, the rhymes, the sing-song tone of the voice reading nursery rhymes, that invites slumber.
Mommy Needs Her Sleep
Bringing a new baby home from the hospital is a beautiful experience, but it can also be filled with a multitude of anxieties and frustrations. One of the major sources of that anxiety is figuring out how you can get your baby sleeping through the night.
Bringing a new baby home from the hospital is a beautiful experience, but it can also be filled with a multitude of anxieties and frustrations. One of the major sources of that anxiety is figuring out how you can get your baby sleeping through the night.
A Baby Zone
A Valuable Baby Information Resource and Directory.
A Valuable Baby Information Resource and Directory.
Sleep - It's the Cat's Meow
Kids need sleep - at least nine hours a night, and what better spokesman to get this message across than Garfield the Cat?
Kids need sleep - at least nine hours a night, and what better spokesman to get this message across than Garfield the Cat?
Adding To the Stress
If your child suffers from a congenital heart defect, be even more aware of the dangers of a sleep disorder.
If your child suffers from a congenital heart defect, be even more aware of the dangers of a sleep disorder.
Sleep Books for the Preschooler
It's never too early to teach a child the joy of books. And it's never too early to teach a child about the importance of sleep. These books will help you do both, and they make excellent gifts.
It's never too early to teach a child the joy of books. And it's never too early to teach a child about the importance of sleep. These books will help you do both, and they make excellent gifts.
New Web Site For Kids
Children who want to learn about sleep and healthy sleep habits now have a new Internet resource just for them. NSF's SleepForKids.org Web site will help children ages 7 and up explore the importance of sleep and provide information about a child's sleep habits and sleep problems. The site includes age-appropriate educational games and activities and also features a page for parents and teachers with special tips for the home and school to help children establish good sleep habits.
Children who want to learn about sleep and healthy sleep habits now have a new Internet resource just for them. NSF's SleepForKids.org Web site will help children ages 7 and up explore the importance of sleep and provide information about a child's sleep habits and sleep problems. The site includes age-appropriate educational games and activities and also features a page for parents and teachers with special tips for the home and school to help children establish good sleep habits.
Preparing For School
It's almost time for the kids to return to classes. After the hectic summer round of holidays, sports, playing in the sun, or just plain "hanging out," young people should take advantage of the next couple of weeks - depending on what date school reconvenes in your area - to get back into a routine.
It's almost time for the kids to return to classes. After the hectic summer round of holidays, sports, playing in the sun, or just plain "hanging out," young people should take advantage of the next couple of weeks - depending on what date school reconvenes in your area - to get back into a routine.
Kids With Insomnia
Insomnia in adults is a very common disorder. An occasional bout, a spell that lasts for weeks - and sometimes chronic insomnia that drags on for years --- all those can cause varying amount of sleep deprivation with its inherent dangers and discomfort.
Insomnia in adults is a very common disorder. An occasional bout, a spell that lasts for weeks - and sometimes chronic insomnia that drags on for years --- all those can cause varying amount of sleep deprivation with its inherent dangers and discomfort.
Garfield Does It Again!
National Sleep Foundation's 'Sleep Well. Do Well. Star Sleeper Campaign' Has Garfield Character to Reach Children Ages 7-11.
National Sleep Foundation's 'Sleep Well. Do Well. Star Sleeper Campaign' Has Garfield Character to Reach Children Ages 7-11.
Ten Books About Sleep Written for Children
Children need sleep. So, for that matter, do parents, and parents can't sleep with a wide-awake child. Why not get your children interested in sleep early? These delightful juvenile stories and poems, lavishly illustrated might be just the thing to do it.
Children need sleep. So, for that matter, do parents, and parents can't sleep with a wide-awake child. Why not get your children interested in sleep early? These delightful juvenile stories and poems, lavishly illustrated might be just the thing to do it.
The Sleeping Princess
Kleine-Levin syndrome is a rare disorder that causes cataplexy like sleep, excessive appetite and abnormal sex drive. It strikes mainly during the teen years.
Kleine-Levin syndrome is a rare disorder that causes cataplexy like sleep, excessive appetite and abnormal sex drive. It strikes mainly during the teen years.
Less TV Means More Sleep
It's a proven fact that late night TV and action-packed video games with their slam-bang activity, bright flashing lights and scenes of violence, gore and fright cause loss of sleep. Children are often too stimulated by all the action to fall asleep, or, when they do fall asleep, may suffer from frightening nightmares. But new evidence suggests that even watching daytime TV causes loss of sleep.
It's a proven fact that late night TV and action-packed video games with their slam-bang activity, bright flashing lights and scenes of violence, gore and fright cause loss of sleep. Children are often too stimulated by all the action to fall asleep, or, when they do fall asleep, may suffer from frightening nightmares. But new evidence suggests that even watching daytime TV causes loss of sleep.
Adding to the Stress
All childhood sleep disorders are frightening. But, if your child suffers from a congenital heart defect, the danger is amplified.
All childhood sleep disorders are frightening. But, if your child suffers from a congenital heart defect, the danger is amplified.
Sleep Disorders in Children
Children have a natural fear of the dark. This only intensifies sleep disorders like nightmares and night terrors.
Children have a natural fear of the dark. This only intensifies sleep disorders like nightmares and night terrors.
Sleep - It's the Cat's Meow!
Kids need sleep - at least nine hours a night, and what better spokesman to get this message across than Garfield the Cat? You have top admit, Garfield, and, for that matter, all cats, know a great deal about the art of getting adequate sleep.
Kids need sleep - at least nine hours a night, and what better spokesman to get this message across than Garfield the Cat? You have top admit, Garfield, and, for that matter, all cats, know a great deal about the art of getting adequate sleep.
Coping with a Tragedy
Whether it is a school shooting, natural disaster, such as an earthquake, flood or hurricane, or a terrorist bombing, special attention must be paid to our children to help them cope and understand what has happened.
Whether it is a school shooting, natural disaster, such as an earthquake, flood or hurricane, or a terrorist bombing, special attention must be paid to our children to help them cope and understand what has happened.
Rockabye Baby. Momma Needs Sleep!
When it comes to sleep deprivation, parents, and in particular, mothers, are high on the list. Babies sleep - well, like babies. The problem is, babies and toddlers may not be on the same sleep schedule as adults.
When it comes to sleep deprivation, parents, and in particular, mothers, are high on the list. Babies sleep - well, like babies. The problem is, babies and toddlers may not be on the same sleep schedule as adults.
Sleep My Little One, Sleep
This lack of adequate sleep is not solely in the domain of the elderly, or of shift workers or of those with serious sleep disorders. Even our children are in danger.
This lack of adequate sleep is not solely in the domain of the elderly, or of shift workers or of those with serious sleep disorders. Even our children are in danger.