Getting a good night's sleep

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How Much Sleep Do Children Need?

The amount of sleep a child needs varies depending on the individual and certain factors, including the age of the child. Following are some general guidelines:

1-4 Weeks Old: 15 – 16 hours per day

Child Discipline Tactics

Discipline is the process of teaching your child what type of behavior is acceptable and what type is not acceptable. In other …

… control ( hormones ), as well as asthma and pain medications (containing caffeine).

Some common sleep disorders can also cause poor sleep. These disorders range from restless legs syndrome (a creeping, crawling sensation in the legs only relieved by movement) to a bed partner’s sleep apnea (a breathing disorder with loud snoring and brief periods when breathing stops).

Insomnia may be experienced for a few days, for two to three weeks, or it may be chronic, lasting for three …

… can sometimes make the seemingly easy task of falling asleep difficult. For those young and old, sleep is a vital component of health.

It is essential that the time spent in slumber be quality sleep, deep and relaxing – to rejuvenate all body systems for optimum performance, as the brain needs adequate sleep to replenish itself on a cellular level. If this does not happen, we can expect ‘processing’ problems with mood, concentration, memory and thought processes all being …

Healthy Sleep A Guide to Natural Sleep Remedies Contents Introduction Many of us experience the occasional night of sleeplessness without any consequences. It is when the occasional night here and there becomes a pattern of several nights in a row that you are faced with a sleeping problem. Repeated loss of sleep affects all areas of your life: The physical, the mental, and the emotional. Sleep …

Obstructive Sleep Apnea in Children

JAMES CHAN, M.D. Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio

JENNIFER C. EDMAN, M.D. Fairview Hospital, Cleveland, Ohio

PETER J. KOLTAI, M.D. Cleveland Clinic Foundation, Cleveland, Ohio.

Am Fam Physician.2004Mar1;69(5):1147-1155.

Patient Information Handout

Obstructive sleep-disordered breathing is common in children. From 3 percent to 12 percent …

HAVING YOUR CHILD EVALUATED FOR OBSTRUCTIVE SLEEP APNEA

If you suspect that your child has obstructive sleep apnea (OSA), you may want to consult first with your child’s primary care provider (usually a pediatrician or family physician) and share your concerns. You may also choose to consult with an otolaryngologist (ear, nose, and throat specialist or ENT) or a pulmonologist (a specialist in lung problems) who deals with children. …

… as hops and valerian are used to relax the nervous system to that you enjoy natural, restorative sleep. Each herb contains a variety of active constituents and has a main action and several subsidiary actions which determine the conditions for which it is most appropriate.

Numerous plants have sedative action. Plants commonly prescribed as aids in promoting sleep include: passionflower (Passiflora incarnata), hops (Humulus lupulus), valerian (Valeriana officinalis), skullcap …

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Even in exceptional circumstances, it is a good idea to keep to the sleep routine if possible. Perhaps your child has been ill, or you have been staying away from home; you may be potty training or a nighttime disruption has meant your child has needed reassurance. Whatever the reason for your child requiring extra attention at night, bear in mind that learning to sleep through the night on her own is essential for her healthy development and well-being. Even if …

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 sleeping.

Why do we need to sleep? Sleep is a necessary part of healthy brain functioning. The right amount of …

We all know how important sleep is, so why is it that so many people don’t get enough? The National Sleep Foundation reports than approximately 50 million American adults suffer from chronic sleep problems. while there are many great reasons to get a good night’s sleep, many people simply don’t place a high priority on sleep. The National Sleep Foundation report also found that nearly 63% of respondents simply …