What Is Childhood Insomnia
Childhood insomnia is not often talked about, but is a very real issue. Signs may not be obvious, unless you have a child overtly acting out, and sleep deprivation is identified as the main issue.
Childhood insomnia is the same as it is in adults where children can't fall asleep, stay asleep, or sleep until the next morning.
Unfortunately identifying childhood insomnia is made difficult because symptoms largely overlap with seemingly normal child and teen behavioral changes:
- Moodiness
- Acting out
- Being tired all the time (we might ask ourselves, "Is it just a growth spurt?")
- Difficulty concentrating
The difference between childhood insomnia causing such problems and normal childhood development is that one is normal, and one is likely preventable.