I Don't Want to Go to Bed!
5 Common Sleep Problems in ToddlersBy Melissa Granberry
| Nightmare vs. Night Terrors Here is a checklist to help you determine if your child is experiencing nightmares or night terrors: - Occurs during rapid eye movement (REM) sleep.
- Child remains lying down during dream.
- Child usually frightens and wakes up.
- Child recalls details and circumstances of the dream.
- Occurs one to two hours after the child goes to sleep.
- Child may have eyes open, but he is asleep.
- Child is "acting out" the dream – sitting, standing, kicking, hitting, etc.
- Child has no recollection of the dream.
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Snoring may seem like more of a nuisance than a medical condition, but often it is a symptom of obstructive sleep apnea (OSA). "Approximately 10 percent of children snore," says Dr. Kanengiser. "One to 2 percent of children will actually have OSA."
How serious is this condition? "People with OSA toss and turn at night and do not get long sessions of deep sleep," says Dr. Kanengiser. This sleep disruption manifests in children as learning problems and irritability. "Our concern is that OSA may disturb a child's ability to learn," he says.
Talk to your pediatrician if your child frequently snores and does not seem to be rested in the mornings. Removing the tonsils and adenoids cures OSA 90 to 100 percent of the time if there are no other problems contributing to the condition.
Regardless if your child refuses to go to sleep, resists staying in bed or snores all night long, you can look forward to more restful nights. Go ahead and dig out your favorite pajamas from the bottom of the drawer and get ready for a good night's sleep. You and your toddler deserve it
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