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Sleeping Sound

Primary school children need 10-11 hours of sleep each night and teenagers need about 9. Not getting enough sleep is common in school children. Information in this section focuses on normal sleep for primary school children, common sleep problems in this age group, and a range of strategies to manage them. There is also information about safe sleep for babies, and helping your teenager get the sleep they need.

 

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Normal Sleep Patterns
Parenting Teens - Sleep Needs In Teenagers

Young boy crying before bedtime Sleep Problems

Problems Getting To Sleep
Bedtime Resistance
Delayed Sleep
Insomnia
Night Terrors
Nightmares
Nightmares & Night Terrors
Night Waking Problems
Restless Legs Syndrome
Sleep & Anxiety
Sleep Association
Snoring Or Noisy Breathing In Children

Worried young girl lying in bed awake at night Tools For Managing Sleep Problems

Bedtime Fading For Managing Sleep Problems
Bedtime Pass For Managing Sleep Problems
Camping Out Method For Managing Sleep Problems
Checking Method For Managing Sleep Problems
Rewards For Managing Sleep Problems
Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP)
Melatonin For Sleep Problems
Overnight Oximetry
Polysomnography Sleep Test
Sleep & Breathing Problems In Neuromuscular Conditions
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