Sleeping problems during childhood are very common, affecting several children in America. In a survey conducted by National Sleep Foundation, researchers discovered that over two in each three kids ages 10 and below have suffered some sleep issues. Today Parent Herald will address the causes of this incident and what parents can do to stop it.
Once toddlers have their beds, climbing out of their beds to go to see their parents could become a routine, particularly if their efforts pay back with a good night with Daddy and Mommy. A toddler who wakes up regularly during the middle of the night or goes unwillingly to bed can be exceedingly disruptive to the whole family especially parents.
The good news is many of things which interrupt a toddler's sleep are just temporary; the bad news is while they are happening, neither the toddler nor the parents will likely to have a healthy sleep they need. For parents, knowing the real cause behind this occurrence may help the toddler stay put in the dream world.
Why does a toddler struggle bedtime so adamantly? It might be because of these top three explanations:
Testing independence. During preschool and toddler years, children have an unyielding desire to test limits and assert control. Sleeping is among the few things which a toddler can exercise control over.
Bed-wetting. Bed-wetting among children is common. In fact, it happens to around 5 million children in the United States, including 5 percent of kids ages 10-year-old, 10 percent of kids ages 7-year-old and 20 percent of kids ages 5-year-old, as per the American Academy of Pediatrics. Though the cause of this occurrence is not yet fully understood, some health experts believed that it could be due to their young bodies are not physically skillful of evening dryness yet.
Nightmares. Nightmares happen from the child's dream sleep. A toddler might wake from it and, depending on age, might recall and recount the dream to their parents. It is very common for kids ages 3 - 6 years. Nightmares in toddlers can be triggered by a terrifying experience like watching horror films or anything that is worrying them.
So what should parents do to combat sleeping problems in children? American Sleep Association enumerated tips to have a good night sleep. First is to make a relaxing and soothing bedtime environment; next is to follow a regular sleeping routine. It is also important to devote time with a toddler before going to bed. Video games or television must be prohibited. Lastly, it is important to avoid letting kids fall asleep while nursing or with a bottle, being rocked or held and also avoid any products that include stimulants before going to bed such as chocolates.
