Sleep Problems
Studies have showed that kids with ADHD get less sleep due to hyperactivity. Create and stick to a sleep schedule for your child. Go to bed and wake up at the same times every day. Playtime or exercise during the day can make it easier for your child to sleep during bedtime.
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Children with ADD/ADHD sometimes have a hard time falling asleep. They may toss and turn or they may just not be able to shut down their thoughts long enough for sleep to come. In the summer months, when outside activity is higher and the sun stays out much longer, sleep may not come until well after parents are exhausted. The following are…
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Eileen Bailey, Health Guide, posted ADHD and Sleep Problems: Diagnosis and… Any parent of a child with ADHD will tell you that ADHD doesn’t end…
Eileen Bailey, Health Guide, answered How does ADHD (without treatment)… Miriam Thank you for your question and welcome to…
Terry Matlen, ACSW, Health Guide, answered teen sleep disorder - can't feel sleepy… Hi there! I agree with all of Eileen's excellent points. To add…
Eileen Bailey, Health Guide, posted New Study Shows Children with ADHD Get… Children with ADHD sleep less overall and have less REM (Rapid Eye…
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