My 10 year old can't sleep. we've tried every thing .any ideas?
Answer:
If you have truly tried everything, some things that come to my mind include:
Quiet time before bed
cutting out cafeine
allowing no naps
keeping them on a set schedule
a warm bath before bed
allowing time for exercise
keeping them active
make sure they get a healty diet
cutting out sugars (like candy and stuff)
Like I said if you have truly tried everything then you need to get your child to a doctor. Everyone must sleep and this child must be sleeping at some point.
They body needs rest and not getting rest can have severe consequences.
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Id ask her why?Is she having nightmeres? Does she have too much on her mind that is troubling her? Is she afraid of the dark? If any of these is correct,,Id find out why to that as well.Something is troubling her.It may be very serious & must be resolved.
Firstly, some kids just don't need as much sleep as others. Just like adults.
But, if you think it is a bit more complicated than that and you can't find out from your child if he is having nightmares or if he is worried about something I would take him to the doctor.
He may just find it hard to relax, or may let little things bother him that stop him from sleeping at night.
Need more details as to why he/she isn't sleeping.
What's been going on.......
My daughter had the same problem also ,she was 10 or almost 11 ,coming to find out she became a lady at the age 10 and half .
make sure that's all is ,lets not wonder its more major ,like being abused in school ,or sexually molested by some family member .
make sure we give her light meals before bed time ,no POP and watching scary movies .
good luck ,hope i helped with some ideas .
I just read an article in "Baltimore's Child" about childhood insomnia. Here are a few of the tips:
- Have a regular sleep schedule (even on weekends)
-Avoid caffeine after noon
-Do not let him fall asleep in front of the TV.
-Have a regular bedtime routine (bath, story, etc.)
- Keep the light in the bedroom off. Allow only a small nightlight.
-Keep the room at a comfortable temperature.
-Do not over-stress or over-schedule him in the evening. Staying up two hours past his bedtime to work on homework is sometimes not worth it. He'll get enough of that in college.
-If you've exhausted every other possibility see a doctor.
Good luck.
Is he drinking caffeinated beverages, caffeine tends to keep you up.I am sure you have thought of this though. Try making him take a warm bath and giving him a cup of lavender de-caf tea or warm milk at bed time. Lavender is known for its soothing elements. I have tried it, its very relaxing!
The only reason I have ever heard for a child of that age to not sleep is because of Night Terrors. Every person will eventually get tired and fall asleep but if your ten year old won't sleep then you need to find a sleep specialist in your area and have the child tested to find out what is going on. If it's just that your child has a hard time falling asleep then maybe you need to get that child more active so that he/she is tired at bedtime. Too much sitting on your behind and watching TV or playing video games doesn't exactly wear a person out ya know. Not that I am accusing you of letting your child spend all afternoon in front of a TV, I'm just making a point.
after school every day i take my 9 year old boy to the park across from his school. them we run around clime trees play sport games, then we go home so he can finish his homework then we take a walk or just mess around out back. an hour with a friend playing anything but video games then a short time watching some science show then its story time bed time. my point is one get him out every day moving burning energy to get tired. two spend time with him make sure he is OK. three children need structure to build peace in his life. also put him down a little early and read to him i am sure he will fall asleep. i hope
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Chamomile, or Catnip, are both herbs that are gentle & help relax. Chamomile is related to ragweed, though, so don't use that if the child is alergic to ragweed. There are homeopathic remedies, & other herbs, too.
Deep royal blue party light bulbs (low wattage), turned on for 15 minutes, make me start yawning every time.
First, see a doctor about the possibility of sleep apnea. Testing can show if this is a problem. If not, try the following. It works for me.
Teach your child a breathing technique called circular breathing. It goes like this. Breath in and out in a steady rhythm making sure there is no break between inhale and exhale or between exhale and inhale.
The exhale should not be forced but merely a relaxation of the respiratory muscles. Encourage your child to use chest muscles and belly muscles at the same time.
Circular breathing can be maintained for up to an hour without causing any problems. It produces a profound sense of relaxation and peacefulness. But, sometimes, fear can show up. So it is important to stay with your child until he/she falls asleep. Give reassurance and positive feedback. A few nights of this and you can leave her/him alone.
My daughter used to practice this while listening to Pachelbel Canon in D at low volume. It worked great.
Seek a sleep specialist. She may have a sleep disorder. If the sleep specialists think that she may have a sleep disorder she may have a sleep study, or ask you to start using some sleep medicines.
try have a little sports activities during afternoon, this will help him to be active during the day and sleepy during the night... too much playing palystation is not an activity
DEAR SOMETHING IS BOTHERING HER ETHER AT SCHOOL KIDS ARE PICKING ON HER ? ARE YOU ARE GOING TO HAVE A BABY AGAIN AND SHE CAN NOT HANDLE IT ? ARE SHE IS REALLY UNDER TO MUCH PRESSURE IN SCHOOL CLASSES AND LOTS OF HOME WORK SHE COULD BE HAVING NIGHT MARE REALLY BAD DREAMS OF SOMETHING HAPPENING? TRY NIGHT LIGHTS I MEAN PUT ABOUT AS MANY AS YOUR PUGS WILL HOLD NO REALLY SCARE HORROR MOVIES BEFORE BED GIVE HER A STUFFED TOY TO SLEEP WITH A FAVORITE BLANKET A TRAVEL PILLOW MADE IN TO A BABY PILLOW ALL SHEET SET WILL WORK ON IT AND YOU ARE OUT OF NO MONEY MAKE SURE SHE SUCKS HER THUMB OK AND DO NOT LET THE DOCTOR NURSE AND ARE DENTIST TALK YOU IN TO PUTTING A STEAL PLATE IN THE ROOF OF HER MOUTH TO STOP THE SUCTION IF SHE DOES DO IT THEN SOME OF HER FRIENDS ARE MAKING FUN OF HER CALLING HER MOMMY'S BABY GIRL MOM AND DAD TALK TO HER SEE WHAT IS GOING ON IN HER LIFE AND IN THE GROUP OF FRIENDS SHE HANGS WITH PLEASE DO NOT WAIT OK TAKE CARE
i have had sleeping problems since birth and classical music is great.
I am 12 and recently had the same problem.What worked for me was I put a station on the radio that played love songs. To go along with the radio,I put an eyemask over my eyes. My mom even let me pick mine out. It was only about 8.00 bucks at Claires and it's really cute it has a monkey on it and says dreaming.
Hope you have luck!
Warm bath
Comfy pjys
Many layers of blankets, not just one heavy one
Earlier bedtime with a long period to read in bed first [ie bath @ 7, snack @ 730, and reading time in bed from 8-9]
Dark room with a few nightlights
NO TV IN THE ROOM!!
Humidifier if you live in a cold climate [when its dry air I have trouble sleeping!]
Flannel sheets on the bed [they SO make a difference!]
Good luck
Take the television and computer out of the bedroom. The bedroom should be a place of relaxation, reflection and sleep not an entertainement center. Use lower wattage light bulbs, use colored bulbs as well...beleive it or not but pink bulbs are very condusive to relaxation. Try using aroma therapy and sound therapy. Teach the child deep breathing and relaxation techniques. Get the child to be more active before bedtime...Get away from the television and computer and exercise, be more active during the day so that the body is tired at bedtime.
Maybe you should try giving them warm milk
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