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Melatonin For Sleep Problems
Sleep problems are common in tamariki (children). In most tamariki, healthy sleep habits will sort out their sleep problems. If your child does need more help, using a medicine such as melatonin will work better if healthy sleep habits are in place.Sleep & Breathing Problems In Neuromuscular Conditions
Neuromuscular conditions are disorders of the nerves that control the body and muscles. Neuromuscular weakness can affect different muscle groups necessary for breathing. Even when there is no cure for a neuromuscular condition, there are ways to help manage breathing problems that may improve your child's health.Sleep Association
Sleep associations happen when your child learns to fall asleep with a certain object or activity. Changing sleep associations is all about teaching your child to fall asleep by themselves, without that object or activity.Restless Legs Syndrome
Tamariki (children) with restless legs have an uncomfortable feeling in their legs when trying to fall asleep. If your child has restless legs, find out how you can manage this.Night Waking Problems
There are many reasons why tamariki (children) wake up during the night - find out about some of the most common ones.Problems Getting To Sleep
There are many reasons why tamariki (children) wake up during the night. Find out about some of the most common ones.Delayed Sleep
How to manage delayed sleep depends on what's causing it - for example, bedtime resistance, anxiety or sleep associations. Find out what you can do if your child is going to bed later than they should.Bedtime Resistance
If your child stalls or refuses to go to bed at the right time, find out what you do to manage this bedtime resistance.Snoring Or Noisy Breathing In Children
Snoring or noisy breathing during sleep may be a sign that your child is having difficulty breathing. The medical name for this is obstructive sleep apnoea.Nightmares & Night Terrors
Nightmares are bad dreams that are usually related to worries your child may have. Night terrors happen when tamariki (children) are only partly aroused or woken from deep sleep. They can be very frightening for parents and carers.