Hyperactivity disorders. Regulation of melatonin production in kids with hyperactivity disorders, like ADHD, has been shown to be impaired. While melatonin should not be used to treat ADHD, parents can consult their pediatrician about low-dose melatonin supplementation as a means to helping their chil...
It may not seem like a big deal if your child has a few bad sleeping nights here and there—in fact, it probably seems normal given all kids seem to struggle with sleep issues at some point, andoccasional sleeplessnessis an increasing problem in adults, as well. But the reality is, eve...
This might involve children needing a parent present in the bedroom to fall asleep, or that the child sleeps on a mattress on the parent's bedroom floor. It might even mean the child sleeping in the parent's bed—either from the beginning of the night, or when they wake up a few hour...
When it comes to helping children and teens prepare to go to sleep, "I think the most important thing is to teach kids that they're sleepy," Fernandez-Mendoza said. A child needs to learn where and how to sleep, he said, and how signs such as drooping eyelids indicate it's time to...
Teens should be aware of all the drinks and foods they consume later in the evening. For instance, drinking caffeinated drinks – such as sweet tea or coffee – later in the day may make it difficult to fall asleep. Exercise and movement should also be a priority for teens to help their...
Whether your child consistently resists bedtime or wakes up multiple times a night and can’t fall back asleep, the struggle is real. It’s worth remembering, however, that it won’t always be this way, and that there are tried and tested methods to help kids sleep....
How to Help Kids Sleep: Advice Straight From the Bible Bonus Tips & Tricks for Helping Kids Sleep Why Is Sleep Important for Kids? At some points throughout the night, you might be tempted to just leave your little ones to their own devices. After all, how bad could 3 a.m. cartoons...
It’s uncomfortable for me to lie in bed with you until you fall asleep, and I have some chores I have to do at night, so I can’t stay in your room anymore even though I love you very much. Dad (Mike) is going to stay with you for a week to help you get used to this....
Now, however, we’re going to dig into the science of sleep, explain why it can be such an important creative tool and offer top tips to help your kids sleep better. To help, we’ll be sharing our own LEGO DREAMZzz research alongside the advice of Dr. Shelby Harris, Associate Professo...
When kids don't get enough sleep, no one wants to be around them. Help your kids have good sleep hygiene and habits to help them fall asleep fast.