Like adults, children may experience difficulty falling or staying asleep – which usually means daytime drowsiness is a certainty. One of the biggest effects of childhood insomnia is the effects in the classroom, as a tired child won’t be as alert, won’t learn or retain information as easily, and may actually fall asleep at his or her desk.
As with adults, childhood insomnia is often related to either another sleep disorder that disrupts sleep, or to environmental, psychological, or medication influences. Regardless of the cause of insomnia, it is of utmost importance to find a to return your child to restful sleep.
If your child has trouble falling or staying asleep at night or experiences excessive daytime sleepiness, contact the SleepCenter today.
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