Insomnia in children

The reasons for childhood insomnia can vary. We try to break down what might be happening if your 8-12 year old isn't sleeping.

It is common for 8-12 year old children to start struggling with sleep & normal for parents to start to worry when their child isn't sleeping.

There is not one part of our body that does not benefit from sleep. And it’s no surprise that importantly, our brain needs sleep to function correctly. Lack of sleep not only impacts our physical but also our mental health… I’m sure I’m not alone when I say I love my sleep. But that’s probably because I rarely get a good night’s sleep. Like a lot of parents, I am a light sleeper because I’m always listening out for a child who might need me in the night. #adhd #adhdkids #sleep #insomnia

A form of child insomnia called bedtime resistance occurs when children don’t go to bed on time unless a parent or guardian enforces a bedtime.

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“insomnia”

Insomnia is a persistent difficulty with falling or staying asleep at night. BIC, which affects about 25 percent of children, [...]

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