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Aren't They Precious When They're Asleep?

As parents, we want our children to sleep well for their own health – as well as ours! But growing up involves a lot of physical and psychological change, and this can affect a child’s sleep in a number of ways.

Understanding the common childhood sleep-related problems found in DrGreene's Sleep Topic Center will ease your mind and allow you to help your kids sleep well at night through each stage of their development.

Getting Baby to Sleep
- Thumb-sucking
  Children who suck their thumbs are able to begin at an early age to meet their own need for sucking. These ...»
- Colic
  Almost all babies go through a fussy period. When crying lasts for longer than three hours a day, and is not ...»
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Cosleeping
- Sleep and the Family Bed
  Many families throughout history have chosen a "family bed." In fact, in most cultures around the world today a ...»
- When Baby Won't Go To Sleep On Her Own
  Your darling baby has worked her magic on your heart. Hearing her cry, much less scream, will cause physical ...»
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Children Lack of Sleep
- Cough
  Coughing is an important part of the body’s defense system. It forcefully propels unwanted invaders up and out of ...»
- Sleep Apnea
  Children with sleep apnea do not get sound sleep. They may also get suboptimal oxygen to the brain at night. ...»
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Sleep Deprivation
- Tantrums
  Temper tantrums are expressions of intense, immediate frustration. They occur most frequently at an age when ...»
- Apnea of Infancy
  Click here to read Dr. Greene’s article on apnea of infancy and the safety of using anesthesia on children with ...»
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Sleep and Health
- Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
  SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, is defined as the sudden, unexpected, and unexplained death of any infant ...»
- Night Terrors
  True sleep terrors are a more intense form of partial arousal. They are considerably less common than confusional ...»
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SIDS Risks
- Minimizing the risk of SIDS
  SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, is defined as the sudden, unexpected and unexplained death of any infant ...»
- Using a Fan to Prevent SIDS
  Is a ceiling fan for the nursery a great baby gift? I love finding simple ways to protect kids, and fans may be ...»
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Sleep Habits
- Separation Anxiety
  Separation anxiety and stranger anxiety both coincide with a new intellectual skill called object permanence. ...»
- Head Banging
  Head banging, head rolling, and body rocking are all common rhythmic habits (as is thumb sucking). Many theories ...»
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Dreams, Nightmares, Night Terrors and Confusional Arousal
- Nightmares
  Nightmares are unpleasant dreams that awaken a dreamer from sleep. Children wake up and remember a scary or sad ...»
- The Truth About Dreams, Nightmares, and Night Terrors
  Dreams have been described since the beginning of human history, but it was only in 1953 that Aserinsky and ...»
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Tips for Taking Care of Yourself When There’s a New Baby in the House

The addition of a new baby throws the family rhythm into a tailspin! Moms, dads, and siblings often feel their needs aren't being met. A new baby requires most of everyone's time and attention. Click here for Dr. Greene’s tips for scheduling breaks from the hubbub.

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