Sleep Disturbances in Autistic Children – Tips for Parents

Tips for the parents of children with Autism, who also have sleep disturbances

For parents of autistic children, there’s often no such thing as a good night’s sleep. Children on the autism spectrum are often prone to wakefulness well into the night, making it hard for others to sleep and leading parents to worry that their child will harm himself if Mom and Dad fall … Read more

Sleep Talking And Sleep Walking In Children

How to handle sleep talking and sleep walking in children

Sleep talking and sleepwalking are a part of a sleep disorder called Parasomnia. However, children talking and walking in their sleep is not considered to be a serious sleep disorder, nor is it considered to be the result of a physical or psychological problem. But both can occur when a child has … Read more

Sleep Disorders In Children

What are some sleep disorders in children

When someone says to me “I slept like a baby”, you may have to a little chuckle and ask them if they woke up every hour on the hour. People tend to say this to illustrate a good night’s sleep but there is nothing restful about ‘sleeping like a baby’. Babies wake … Read more

Physical and Emotional Effects of Co-Sleeping with Children

What are the physical and emotional effects of co sleeping with children

A study of 477 parents, done by R. Mahendran, J.A. Valngankar, s. Mythily and Y.M. Cal, in Singapore Med Journal, found that 72.7% of children co-sleep with their parents. Is co-sleeping between parents and children really healthy for children, or does it damage the child and cause them to grow into fearful, … Read more

New Hope For Sleep Disorders In Autistic Children

New hope for sleep disorders in children with Autism

Autistic children frequently suffer from sleep problems ranging from the inability to fall asleep to frequent nighttime awakenings. This problem is so common that it’s believed to affect up to three-quarters of autistic children to some degree. This can be a problem for both parents and children. Sleep disorders in autistic children … Read more

How to Get Your Co-Sleeping Child to Transition to Their Own Bed

How can you get your co sleeping child to transition to their own bed

Co-sleeping is a controversial practice in the United States, despite the fact that children in most other cultures, as well as children throughout human history, have typically slept with their parents for the first few years of life. Perhaps as a result of this controversy, there’s little information available about what to … Read more

How to Get Sleep with Infant Twins

How can parents of infant twins still get sleep

Any woman who has ever been pregnant with twins knows that the pregnancy is overwhelmed with one thought: “How am I going to get through this?” There are so many things to consider when you are expecting twins, from birth to graduation. But the closer to the due date a mom becomes, … Read more

How Can Children Sleep So Much?

How are children able to sleep so much How can children sleep so much

Age-appropriate recommendations When you talk about children getting sleepy, you are always curious about the right amount of time they should sleep each night. Although medical science has advanced to levels beyond, the question about the sleep time of children is yet not answered. Some doctors and psychiatrists try to calm down … Read more

How Bad Sleeping Habits Can Affect Children

How do bad sleeping habits affect children

Probably you’ve noticed a pale, conceded look in your children’s faces, an elevation in their moodiness, substantial subsidence in their overall performance, and you are thinking: Where did it all go wrong? Well, it’s all in their negative sleeping habits! Sleep is vital for all, but when it comes to children, then … Read more

Funny Ways Moms Can Get Kids to Sleep

What are some funny ways moms can get their kids to sleep

There must be a million ways to get kids to sleep. Most moms wish they had them all memorized. We love our kids, don’t we? Still, bedtime is a welcome relief for the majority of parents. It’s a tough job that lasts 24/7. Plus, there’s nothing like the angelic face of a … Read more