How can poor sleep change his behavior? Sleep affects almost all of children’s functioning. Lack of sleep can cause irritability, over-activity, difficulty with attention and just an overall bad mood. While we (adults) might feel sleepy or lethargic if we don’t sleep well or enough, little ones [...]
How can sleep help him during the day? A good night’s sleep is important for children at every age, but especially during the preschool years when children are learning early reading, math, and play skills that are important for transitioning to kindergarten. When your little one is sleeping, his [...]
How does sleep affect attention and learning? Good sleep is critical for helping little ones maintain their attention and focus throughout the day, and for helping children to regulate their emotions and their behavior. For little ones, who are just starting to learn how to control their behavior [...]
What is restless legs syndrome (RLS)? Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is an uncomfortable feeling in the legs, usually in the evening or night, that is relieved by movement. RLS can make it hard for a child to fall asleep at bedtime or to fall back to sleep during the night. Formally, RLS is defined [...]