Sleep and Health

A-Z Guide

Head Banging
Head banging, head rolling, and body rocking are all common rhythmic habits (as is thumb sucking). Many theories have... »
Headache
Headaches are quite common in children. An older child will say, “My head hurts…”A toddler, though, may just act cranky... »
Night Terrors
True sleep terrors are a more intense form of partial arousal. They are considerably less common than confusional... »
Sleep Apnea
Children with sleep apnea do not get sound sleep. They may also get suboptimal oxygen to the brain at night.... »
Sudden Infant Death Syndrome
SIDS, or Sudden Infant Death Syndrome, is defined as the sudden, unexpected, and unexplained death of any infant or... »
Thumb-sucking
Children who suck their thumbs are able to begin at an early age to meet their own need for sucking. These children... »

Q&A

Adolescents and Sleep
Parents are often concerned about the sleeping habits of their adolescent children. In my office, I commonly hear "He... »
Apnea of Infancy
Click here to read Dr. Greene’s article on apnea of infancy and the safety of using anesthesia on children with this... »
Asleep All Day, Up All Night
During the later part of pregnancy, each baby develops her own sleep/wakefulness rhythm. Whatever your baby's pattern... »
Learning To Fall Back To Sleep
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