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Transcript: How Much Sleep is Enough for Children? Hi, I am Kathy Moore for About.com Parenting. Young children seem to grow in their sleep but how do you know if your child is getting enough rest? This program will discuss how much sleep children need at different ages. The Importance of Sleep Most parents know [...]

Answer: First of all, the situation you describe is very common. The hours between dinner and bedtime include some of the most stressful moments of the day. It’s hard to accomplish all that you need to do, and get the kids to bed “on time.” However, your son’s behavior may suggest that he needs more [...]

Natural Supplements for Children Unfortunately, there are many different health issues affecting babies and young children around the world. And, until recently, most parents only knew about the traditional way to deal with them. The good news is that now there are other options. Even though there are many herbs and natural supplements that parents [...]

Most parents picture a crying baby when they think about kids and sleep problems. Many older kids and teens have problems sleeping too, including trouble going to sleep and waking up frequently in the middle of the night. Unfortunately, not getting a good night’s sleep can affect your child’s mood and behavior during the day, [...]

Q. My granddaughter will be 5 in January. She eats only when forced and lives primarily on soy milk, chocolate and plain, and chicken strips. She refuses any vegetables, fruits and most meats. She will not even taste a food to see if she likes it. She has episodes of screaming in a panic in [...]

children sleep problems Does prolonged co-sleeping cause sleep problems? I’ve heard that when your child continues sleeping with you past a certain age it can cause sleep problems later on. I’ve heard about studies that apparently proved this? But I can’t seem to find any information about these so called studies. Does anyone know where [...]

Obstructive sleep apnea syndrome (OSAS) is a common problem in children, and is increasing being recognized as a cause of daytime attentional and behavioral problems. Unlike adults with sleep apnea, who are often overweight and frequently wake up at night, children with OSA are more difficult to recognize and diagnose. Symptoms Although snoring is a [...]

This article is from the WebMD Feature Archive Good, Sound Sleep for Your Child Sleep is no less important than food, drink, or safety in the lives of children. Although this may seem apparent, many of us actually do not allow our children to get the critical sleep they need to develop and function properly. [...]

Email to a Friend Sleep and Toddlers (1-3 years) Toddlers need about 12-14 hours of sleep in a 24-hour period. When they reach about 18 months of age, their naptimes will decrease to once a day lasting about one to three hours. Naps should not occur too close to bedtime as they may delay sleep [...]

How much sleep is enough? Is your baby getting enough sleep at the right times? Just like adults, babies all sleep for different amounts of time, but as a guide: an 8-9 month-old baby will sleep for about 14-15 hours every 24 hours an 8-9 month-old baby will have two naps per day lasting at [...]