Causes of Sleep Disorder in Children
The lack of a consistent routine daily
The vast majority of pediatric experts stress the importance of developing a daily routine that gradually help your baby sleep through the night. Newborns within 24 hours alternating between moments of sleep (2 to 4 hours) and waking times. As babies grow and begin to sleep for a longer period without waking to nurse, routine for hours for meals, games, rides and rest becomes important.
Nutrition
If your child has sleep problems is to avoid foods that can increase resistance to sleep. Among the foods to be avoided is cola-type drinks and other carbonated beverages, goodies, desserts with sugar and the typical fast food meals. If your child suffers from insomnia take the opportunity to change the diet of the family, incorporating more vegetables and fruits. Try to give soft dinner, giving more prominence to the breakfast and lunch. And before sleeping, give him a glass of warm milk with honey.
Physical factors
Snoring, constipation, bedwetting, allergies, illnesses or physical immaturity, are all factors that can cause sleep problems.
Psychological factors
It is common for young children develop feelings of concern for physically separated from their parents, fear of the dark etc. Depression, although less frequent than in adults, children may be suffered by preschool, children and adolescents for several reasons. One of its manifestations is more difficult to sleep at night.
Teenagers may have problems with drugs, alcohol, snuff, problems at school and other major problems. For younger children, it is important to discuss your fears with them to help them overcome them. In the case of adolescents, parents should try to keep open channels of communication to resolve together the problems posed by the reason of not being able to sleep at night.