Children and Sleep - Sleep Foundation
2023年11月8日 · Understanding their sleep needs is the first step towards providing better sleep for your children. Through a combination of sleep hygiene, age-appropriate routines, and close attention to any sleep disorders, you can help your child get the rest they need to …
Sleepwalking: What Is Somnambulism? - Sleep Foundation
2024年4月5日 · Sleepwalking is a sleep disorder involving walking or other behaviors during sleep. Sleepwalking can affect both children and adults, but is more common during childhood. Factors like genetics, sleep deprivation, medications, and stress may …
Sleep Strategies for Children - Sleep Foundation
2023年11月8日 · Sleep hygiene — a collection of habits and behaviors that promote good sleep — is vital for children. Many sleep struggles are caused or made worse by poor sleep hygiene. When practicing sleep hygiene, remember that consistency is key. Sleep strategies take time and repetition to be effective.
Sleep Disorders in Children - Sleep Foundation
2024年4月5日 · Sleep disorders in children, especially parasomnias, are not likely to persist past adolescence. However, they can be disruptive to a child’s daytime behavior and overall quality of life. We discuss the causes of sleep disorders in children, common symptoms, tips for helping children cope with sleep problems, and when to see a doctor.
Night Terrors: Causes and Tips for Prevention - Sleep Foundation
2024年2月29日 · Studies estimate 30% to 40% of young children experience night terrors at some point. Night terrors become less common after age ten, but they can also occur in adults. Learn what causes night terrors, how they differ from nightmares, how to …
Melatonin for Kids: An Overview - Sleep Foundation
2024年1月8日 · Melatonin is a possible short-term strategy for helping kids achieve quality sleep. Though research on the use of melatonin in children is limited, studies of select groups of children provide promising evidence of melatonin’s effectiveness in initiating sleep.
Children and Sleep Apnea
2023年11月8日 · Sleep apnea is a condition in which breathing is interrupted during sleep. These pauses in breathing affect sleep quality and can lead to daytime sleepiness and behavior issues in children. The two types of sleep apnea are obstructive …
Autism and Sleep Issues - Sleep Foundation
2023年6月22日 · Sleep problems affect between 50% and 80% of children with autism and about half of adolescents with autism, which is higher than rates for typically developing youth. Nearly 80% of adults with autism experience sleep disturbances.
ADHD and Sleep Problems: How Are They Related? - Sleep …
2024年4月30日 · For children, adolescents, and adults with ADHD, a consistent bedtime routine and healthy sleep hygiene practices can help reinforce the connection between bed and sleep. Try making gradual changes and note where you see …
Bedwetting: Causes & Treatments - Sleep Foundation
2023年12月21日 · Bedwetting, also called “nocturnal enuresis,” is involuntary urination during sleep in children over five years of age. Bedwetting affects five to seven million children in the US and 5 to 10% of all seven-year-olds. Although bedwetting is slightly more common in boys than in girls, it affects children of all genders.