Toddler sleep problems can be a source of frustration for parents, especially those whose toddlers slept through the night easily as babies. KidsHealth from Nemours explains that the natural desire for independence, as well as the mistaken idea...
Sleep problems can be diagnosed by recognizing and identifying a set of specific symptoms. Daytime fatigue is an obvious symptom and is almost universal for sleep disorders. Each sleep disorder, however, has its own unique set of symptoms....
Sleep disorders affect the amount or quality of sleep a person obtains. There are a variety of sleep problems, some of which include insomnia, sleep apnea, night terrors and narcolepsy. While pharmaceutical sedatives may help relieve sleep...
One out of five American has trouble sleeping, according to the National Sleep Foundation, and 42 million prescriptions for sleep medications are written every year. With simple lifestyle changes, and better sleep hygiene, sleep problems can be...
Sleep problems affect about 15 to 25 percent of American children, according to the Agency for Healthcare Research and Quality (AHRQ). Falling and staying asleep are two of the most common problems children face. An article printed in a May 2008...
Anxiety and sleep disturbances affect some children -- and both these difficulties often go hand-in-hand. Children who are anxious about separating from their parents or are worried at bedtime may experience trouble sleeping. Understanding how to...
There are several advantages to using pressure points to reduce sleep problems. Manipulating pressure points requires no special training. If it is done carefully there is no risk to your health. Pressure points are preferable to drugs for sleep...
According to the Mayo Clinic, if you have trouble falling or staying asleep, you're suffering from insomnia. Insomnia is prevalent in our society, but many adults boast about how little sleep they require. However, everyone works and feels better...
Caffeine is found naturally in more than 60 plants, and the world's favorite ways to consume caffeine include coffee, tea, cocoa, soft drinks and diet pills. Caffeine is a stimulant. Because it's a drug, you can get hooked on the substance, and...
While being a parent can be an exciting and joy-filled experience, it can also be very stressful. One area that causes a great deal of strain on most parents is adjusting to the sleep schedule--or lack thereof--of their children. If your baby has...
Passionflower is a medicinal herb derived from the Passiflora incarnata plant. Traditionally, Native Americans used passionflower as a sedative. This herbal treatment may also help reduce symptoms associated with anxiety, drug withdrawal and...
Just because a baby is normally a good sleeper doesn't mean that she won't occasionally have sleep problems. She, like anyone else, may experience sudden sleep interruptions due to a change in her body. Although illnesses or environmental...
If you've ever woke up in the middle of the night grabbing your calf and hollering out in excruciating pain, only to have a parent or partner tell you to eat more bananas, they are on to something. Potassium deficiency can cause sleep problems,...
Vitamin B-12, also called cobalamin, is found in all foods of animal origin. It is the largest in size and the most complex of all the vitamins. The role of vitamins and minerals within the body is to act as either a cofactor or coenzyme in...
Elderly people still need the seven to nine hours of sleep each night recommended for adults by the National Sleep Foundation. Unfortunately, a variety of health issues and changes in sleep patterns disrupt that sleep, causing seniors to battle...
Participating in regular activity and getting plenty of sleep each night are both important factors in living a healthy and functional life. Mayoclinic.com states that factors such as stress, anxiety, depression and little physical activity may...
After months of having your toddler sleep consistently through the night, you may be distressed to find that night waking has suddenly started again. This is a common occurrence among toddlers and is usually due to one of several disturbances. By...
Melatonin, a hormone that helps regulate the sleep/wake cycle, may be the road to a restful night's sleep for children with a variety of sleep disorders. Studies on the use of melatonin are limited, however the hormone does show promise for some...
Fibromyalgia is a chronic pain disorder that affects approximately 2 percent of the general population in the United States. Women are affected 10 times more frequently than men, but individuals of both genders and all ages, including children and...
Part of the challenge in raising a child with Asperger Syndrome is dealing with the special needs of the child. Asperger Syndrome -- or AS -- is a developmental disorder, once thought to be a form of autism. According to the Palo Alto Medical...
Sleeping helps a child’s brain and body develop. Malnourishment, which includes overeating as well as not eating enough of the right types of food, can also impact a child’s sleep. A lack of essential vitamins and minerals may also...
Iron deficiency, also called iron deficiency anemia, is a condition that occurs in circumstances that include insufficient iron intake, poor iron absorption and unmet increases in daily iron requirements. Children with iron deficiencies can...
Young infants don't have regular sleep patterns. They sleep up to 16 hours a day, but often at one- to two-hour intervals. Between the ages of two and six months, your baby should fall into a more predictable routine of nighttime sleep, but she...
Getting a baby to sleep through the night is one of the first major challenges faced by many new parents. Most full-term, healthy infants are physically capable of sleeping through the night by four to six months of age. One method many parents...
If you have back problems, trying to sleep can be uncomfortable and, depending on the position, can leave you in even more pain the next morning. Certain sleeping positions can put less strain on your spine, helping you get a better night's sleep...
Sleeping and potty training are two of the biggest concerns for parents of toddlers. Children vary; what is right for one child may not be for another, so make sure that your problem isn't a normal individual difference from others' expectations...
Up to 40 percent of kids have some type of sleep problem, according to Babycenter. Your baby’s sleep problems are not likely to include bedwetting and nightmares until he is older, but he may experience other sleep issues. These problems can...
School age children require significantly more sleep than adults, typically between 9 and 12 hours nightly. If your child falls asleep within 30 minutes, wakes up relatively easily at the right hour and is alert during the day, he is likely...
If you wear contact lenses that are not designed to be worn overnight, your optometrist has probably warned you against sleeping in them. Sleeping in contact lenses may harbor bacteria or scrape the eye, causing an infection. If you experience eye...
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