Archive for the 'Sleep' Category

Bedwetting

Thursday, May 18th, 2006

Bedwetting is an extremely common problem that many children face each night. In fact, about 15% of six-year olds wet the bed. This can continue into the pre-teen years.
No one knows what causes bedwetting. It carries with it a stigma; some people mistakenly believe that bedwetting is a symptom of some deep [...]

Good Bedtime Habits

Thursday, May 18th, 2006

For many parents, their child’s bedtime is a dreaded event, complete with tears, yelling, and resistance.  It doesn’t have to be this way!  Too often, we give in because we think that by accomodating our children, we are improving the situation.  When it comes to forming good bedtime habits, it is important to be firm [...]

Teaching Your Child About Death

Thursday, May 18th, 2006

Losing someone close to them can leave your child feeling overwhelmed with confusion, fear, and mixed emotions.  Helping your child through this time can be difficult, especially if you are uncomfortable or unfamiliar with the grieving process yourself.
Children may have a lot of tough questions for you.  The most important thing to remember is to [...]


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