I have been receiving a few emails about the difference between nightmares and night terrors. First off, nightmares and night terrors are common occurrences during the toddler, pre-school and early elementary years. (more…)
Posts Tagged ‘sleep’
Nightmares & Night Terrors
Thursday, September 2nd, 2010Research Supports “Back to Sleep”
Sunday, August 22nd, 2010A recent issue of The Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent Medicine has an interesting article on sleep position in infants. As I have discussed previously, the safest position for an infant’s sleep is on their backs. (more…)
Treatment Strategies for Bedwetting
Thursday, August 12th, 2010Last week we started discussing bedwetting in answer to an email that I had received. I thought it best to define bedwetting first and today discuss some treatment strategies. (more…)
Afraid Of The Dark?
Saturday, August 7th, 2010Just about every child goes through a phase when they become afraid of the dark. It is interesting to see a toddler who happily goes to bed in their crib in complete darkness, turn into a 2 year old who is afraid of shadows and monsters in a dark room. How does that happen, seemingly overnight? (more…)
Daytime Nap Benefits Beyond Rest
Friday, July 23rd, 2010Any parent can testify that a child’s naptime is also beneficial for the caregiver. Now a new small study shows that for children aged four and five, taking a nap during the daytime may help reduce hyperactivity, anxiety and depression. (more…)
Fear Of The Dark
Monday, July 19th, 2010Just about every child goes through a phase when they become afraid of the dark. It is interesting to see a toddler who happily goes to bed in their crib in complete darkness turn into a two-year-old who is afraid of shadows and monsters in a dark room. (more…)
Ask The Kid’s Doctor!
Sunday, July 18th, 2010Need a second opinion on the best ways to raise your kids? Ask Dr. Sue! Emails include helping your child work through seperation anxiety.
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A Better Night’s Sleep
Monday, July 5th, 2010What is it about sleep and parenting? Babies never sleep enough and teenagers sleep too much!! Why can’t “we” get this right? While sleep patterns definitely do change with the age of the child, good sleep habits can begin in infancy and continue throughout adolescence. (more…)
Why Babies Should Sleep in Their Own Bed
Thursday, July 1st, 2010I have discussed the dangers of co-sleeping with your infant in a previous blog. The issue was brought to mind again today when I read an article stating that four infants had died last year within 6 weeks of each other in Wisconsin, all who had been co-sleeping with an adult.
Calming Parent’s Fears About Night Terrors
Thursday, June 24th, 2010I received an e-mail from a listener today about night terrors. Her concern was “my son is having what I think are nightmares, but he talks and makes no sense and seems to be afraid and I am not sure what is going on.” (more…)
