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Adult-Sleeping Disorder
Asked by F.N. from Honolulu
on March 19, 2008
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I have a friend whom has a problem with her sleeping. She explains that at night it is hard for her to sleep. Her eyes would be closed, but the rest is not there. And ...
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- Frances, since you live on island, going to the beaches and parks are always a fun thing to do on Guam, and it doesn't cost anything.. just alot of love and time. And...
- I know what you mean F.. It's hard trying to keep our kids from getting bored. My kids always look forward to going to our church's bible study (kids ministry)every W...
- I have three children of my own with the youngest at age 4. I took them to the kite show at the Asan park and this was the first time the kids had so much fun outdoor...
Help!!! My 2 Year Old Has Stopped Napping.
Asked by J.C. from Lewiston
on July 16, 2009
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I will try to keep this as brief as possible, however I would like to give you the history. My son who will be two on tuesday has stopped napping all of a sudden. He h...
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- My son did a similar thing. he was extremly busy and wanted my undivived attention when up . I told him that after lunch we needed quiet time and that he had to go i...
- I don't have any real specific advice, but I think that 2 is a little young to throw in the towel on napping, especially if this "no nap" scenario is coming right afte...
- I don't have any real specific advice, but I think that 2 is a little young to throw in the towel on napping, especially if this "no nap" scenario is coming right afte...
8 Month Old Waking up at Night
Asked by J.W. from Fort Myers
on April 30, 2008
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Hello fellow moms who understand what I am going through. My daughter is almost 8 months old, and after sleeping through the night for a few months, she has been waki...
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- My daughter did the same exact thing right before her teeth came in. Except she had a hard time going to bed. (she has been sleeping through the night since she was 6...
- J., I totally know what you are going through. Our son will be 9 months next week and it happens to us periodically (inevitably after a long day at work or one where ...
- I would say she could be having teething pain even though teeth are not through yet OR it could be other things. Since we never know exactly I don't think it is fair t...
11 Month Old Not Falling to Sleep Well
Asked by L.R. from Chicago
on March 10, 2009
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Our 11 month old (gestational age is 9 1/2 mos as he was 6 wks premature) has been a very good sleeper since about 4 months. Typically falling to sleep very easily wi...
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- During the waking hours, teach him how to 'sit down' on his own. Sing the ring around the rosie song and when you get to the "we all fall down" part, gently bend his ...
- First of all, it seems you are really doing a good job trying different methods to help your son learn how to go asleep again. We went through almost exactly the same...
- I had an issue with sleeping as well and found the book "Baby Wise" to be very helpful. It states that after a cold and "special treat's" like sleeping with mom n dad,...
Sleep Disorder? Melatonin?
Asked by S.S. from Seattle
on May 19, 2008
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Our 15-month-old son will not sleep. He refuses to go to bed, he wakes up in the night wanting to play or crying and unable to get back to sleep, even if we bring him ...
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- If you are considering a supplement, you should probably take him in for a consultation with a pediatrician OR a naturopath who specializes in pediatrics. A lot of pe...
- I don't think this is something you can cry off either. Nor would I be too quick to put him on any form of drug. I know that the dietary stuff I take (kid approved)has...
- I am not sure about melatonin, but I would go into one of the wholistic markets and check out Calms Forte. My grandson took it when he was small and it helped. Also, t...
Sleep Deprived
Asked by C.M. from Chicago
on July 23, 2008
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I have been having trouble sleeping for about 3 weeks now and so I saw my doctor yesterday. He gave me this sleeping pill roxerem, but it didn't work. It might be beca...
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- Oh my gosh! You have to be gentle on yourself. I had a hard time doing that when I was in school full time and trying to work and manage a family on the side. It wa...
- Start by examining your lifestyle. Are you eating nutritiously, getting moderate exercise each day (even if it is just a 30 minute walk), and managing your stressors?...
- Ask him to test your thyroid - overactive thyroid can make it very difficult to fall asleep.
Night Terrors
Asked by J.K. from St. Louis
on June 16, 2009
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Hi Moms,
My almost 5 year old daughter has been having night terrors. She's had 2 in the past week. She cries uncontrollably and looks absolutely terrified. I can't w...
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- Hi J., Has your daughter been exposed to scary movies or images? If so, it needs to stop. Some kids sure do have active imaginations, and it can get the better o...
- hi J.! my son is 4 and he sometimes has night terrors. he had them more when he was 2-3 years old, but one will still happen about once a month. i don't know if she st...
- You should ask your pediatrician, but I believe you are NOT supposed to attempt to wake the child. I think all you can do is stay calm and prevent the child from hurti...
I Am at a Loss...
Asked by C.M. from Minneapolis
on June 3, 2009
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Okay, so I have no idea what I can do to help my 5 month old stop crying and start sleeping! He goes to sleep at 8 or 9pm and wakes up one or two times a night (betwee...
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- Sounds like you need a break. Baby's can feel the tension in their moms. Have you tried listening to soothing music, or the swinging chair, our son practically ...
- At 5 months he is still too young to stop the night time feedings. He is probably going through a growth spurt and a developmental change where he needs you for comfor...
- I'm going through the exact same thing with a 8mo.old and this maynot be "good" advise and some may say I'm a bad parent but it works for me and if I didn't do this I'...
9M Old, Just Won't Sleep.
Asked by A.S. from Tulsa
on April 2, 2009
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My 9m old wakes up less than every hr. He recently got his own room which up until he was sleeping in his crib at the foot of our bed. At this very second he is scream...
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- My children are now 21 years old and 10 years old, but I was a young mom once, too. I slept with both of my children at that age. When they were older, they had a to...
- I'm so sorry you aren't sleeping. The No-Cry Sleep Solution by Elizabeth Pantley is the BEST book on sleeping. I've read the Baby Whisperer too, but I thought No-Cry w...
- You must be exhausted! I'm sorry, it will get better. Soon I hope for your sake!! Anyway, I would 1st take him to the dr. for a check-up to make certain they don't s...
Help Me! My 3Yr Old Wont Sleep Anymore!!!!!!!!
Asked by V.S. from Charlotte
on March 22, 2009
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Ok so my 3yr old used to sleep from 7:30pm to 7:30pm since she was like 9months old... I'm grateful for those years of good sleep but now for the past 6months (since O...
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- What happened in October? In your "a little about me" description it sounds like you moved in October? Something clearly changed for her then. How is her bedroom diffe...
- Her new "sleep schedule," plus the fact that she potty-trained herself, tell me that she's a very independent little girl. This is a personality trait that will probab...
- I did notice in your "about me" that you moved in Oct. I know it wasnt's your first move, but every move can affect children differently - they are at different ages ...
