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Sleep Is a Basic Human Need Sleep is a natural part of everybody’s life, but many people know very little about how important it is, and some even try to get by with little sleep. Sleep is something our bodies need to do; it is not an option. Even though the exact reasons for sleep [...]

Sleep. It’s what all humans need. It is part of the rhythm of life and the life cycle. We know that babies sleep a lot. Babies spend more than half the day sleeping. Even by age two, a toddler spends more time asleep than awake. All in all, nearly 40 percent of childhood is spent [...]

In clinical settings, cognitive-behavior therapy (CBT) has a 70-80 percent success rate for helping those who suffer from chronic insomnia. Almost one third of people with insomnia achieve normal sleep and most reduce their symptoms by 50 percent and sleep an extra 45-60 minutes a night. When insomnia exists along with other psychological disorders like [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

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, [...]

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 [...]

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 [...]

This article is from the WebMD Feature Archive Good, Sound Sleep for Your Child Essentials of Healthy Sleep continued… Quality of sleep: Quality sleep is uninterrupted sleep that allows your child to move through all the different and necessary stages of sleep. The quality of sleep is as important as the quantity, playing its essential [...]