Want to know why your child does not sleep?

Many parents complain that their children do not fall asleep at night. It is possible, mothers and fathers simply placed their babies to bed too early.

the child does not want to sleep

American scientists from the University of Colorado found that the main reason why the child does not want to sleep It is the wrong choice of time for sleep. It is important that the baby went to bed at the right time, which must coincide with its internal clock. If it occurs too early, the child for hours tossing and turning in bed. Over time this will lead to the fact that for him laying in bed will be associated with some active measures, not sleeping.

the child does not want to sleep

According to researchers, a good night's sleep the baby depends on whether the baby is experiencing the rise of the level of the hormone melatonin, which usually rises at night in accordance with the internal clock. This level depends on many factors and it varies from child to child. It is therefore important to determine when the internal clock signal toddler bedtime, so during this time and send him to bed. On average, if the child lies at 8.10 pm, he falls asleep in the 8.30. But if the child does not want to fall asleep   more than an hour, it means that the time has been selected correctly, and parents need to try the next time put him a little later.

Sleep disorders in childhood lead to all sorts of emotional and psychological problems in the later period. "The right time for bedtime should be chosen and the children and their parents - said the study's author, Professor of Psychology Monique Leburzhe. - If you went to bed and fell asleep within 20-30 minutes, while the chosen wrong. Same applies to children. You need to find a time when your internal clock signal of the need to rest a night to a lifetime synchronize with them. " (READ MORE)

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