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Melatonin for Children
Many parents enjoy marveling at their sleeping children, noting how angelic their children look when deep in slumber. If your child’s irregular sleep pattern or troubles getting and staying asleep prevent you from your own sleep, your child could be suffering from a treatable sleep disorder. One solution commonly prescribed for children who struggle with sleep is melatonin. This option is often recommended by pediatricians.
Debunking Common Advice Given To New Moms
Every new parent struggles with baby sleep, but most of the advice out there is wrong - or at least, incomplete. “Sleep when the baby sleeps.” “Put the baby down drowsy but awake.” And I would know - I’ve been supporting parents and newborns for over 20 years and have discovered where things go wrong…
Back To School: How To Get Sleep Back On Track
After a summer of late nights playing in the park, hanging with friends and laid back mornings, it’s time to get back on a school schedule. I can hear the wave of relief for some moms and a thunder clash for others. In today’s society, we place A LOT of pressure on ourselves to be…
Safe Sleeping Medications for Children
For some children, despite their parents’ best efforts, sleep doesn’t come easily. If your child’s attempt to fall into a restful slumber results in a struggle each night, he may suffer from a sleep disorder. While the FDA does not recommend any sleeping medications for children, some doctors opt to use sleep-aid medicine in an “off-label” fashion. When a doctor uses a drug “off-label,” he is using the drug in a way that it wasn’t originally intended. These “off-label” sleep aids likely pose little risk to your child and, with a doctor’s guidance, may prove to be the answer to his struggles.
Foods That Help Toddlers Sleep
It is common for toddlers to go through phases during which they have trouble falling or staying asleep. Its prevalence, though, does not make it any easier on a sleep-deprived parent. If you find yourself having bedtime battles with your toddler night after night, you might consider adding some of these sleep-inducing foods to your child’s diet. As some of these foods are potentially allergenic, be sure your child has no history of food allergies before serving them.