Question

My five-year-old child doesn’t like to sleep and usually doesn’t go to bed until after 10 PM. The teacher also says he rarely takes naps during the day. What could be the reasons for this, and are there any ways to improve it?

Answer

The child may not like to sleep due to discomfort in the stomach or excessive nervous excitement. Here are some suggestions:

  1. If the child has a thick tongue coating, accompanied by symptoms such as vomiting, abdominal distension, or abnormal bowel movements, they may need medication to aid digestion.
  2. If the child has an abnormal birth history, such as asphyxia, preterm birth, cloudy amniotic fluid, or umbilical cord around the neck, it is advisable to seek professional medical assistance early.
  3. If the child does not have an abnormal birth history, they may have a calcium deficiency and can be supplemented with calcium and vitamin D.