What should I know about toddler sleep? 1. It is normal for toddlers (and everyone else!) to wake several times during the night. 2. Most toddlers (over 80 %) stop taking naps between the ages of 3 and 4 years, but some will still need a nap at age 5 years and a few may even need a nap at age 6 [...]
Even though he is young I think my child is anxious. Will that affect his sleep? Beyond typical nighttime fears, anxiety can start early in life, so it is indeed possible that your child is suffering from anxiety and I would suggest contacting a health care provider to discuss your concerns [...]
Do babies have nightmares? Many parents wonder if their little one is having a nightmare when he cries out at night or during sleep. We really don’t think that little ones have bad dreams or nightmares. Instead, babies cry out for many reasons. For instance, he might be hungry or need a diaper [...]
My child is having nightmares. What can I do? Having nightmares is common for young children. If your little one has nightmares, the important things to think about are: how frightened your little one is by the nightmares, how you as a parent react to them, the frequency of the nightmares, and [...]