Question
How do I handle it when my child doesn’t sleep at night? Patient Age: Three years old Detailed Condition and Consultation Purpose: The child always enjoys playing and doesn’t want to sleep by 11 or 12 PM. They keep pestering adults to play with them, especially before bedtime, and become extremely restless. If adults get angry or don’t play with them, they come up with all sorts of antics. It’s incredibly tiring for the adults. Is there a psychological issue? Current Situation: It’s considered a good night if the child sleeps by 12 PM. I have tried not letting her nap, but by 5 or 6 PM she starts feeling sleepy and I haven’t let her sleep. Yet she still doesn’t go to sleep by 11 or 12 PM.
Answer
Kids not sleeping at night might be due to overexcitement or a lack of good bedtime routines. It’s suggested not to let the child get too excited before bed and use activities like watching TV, listening to music, or reading stories to help them relax. Moreover, avoid excessive napping during the day, keeping nap times around 30 minutes and ensuring plenty of sun exposure to aid calcium absorption. Parents should use professional methods to help children establish good sleep habits to promote growth and development.