Child Insomnia
Insomnia in children is a common condition characterized by difficulty falling asleep, staying asleep during the night, or low quality sleep. Children with insomnia may also wake up very early in the morning. A child of any age can suffer from insomnia. Toddlers, preschoolers, school-going children, and adolescents are all susceptible to developing insomnia. Studies show that sleep problems significantly disturb daytime functioning, including difficulties paying attention, doing homework, excessive sleepiness and fatigue, behavioral problems such as hyperactivity and unusual behavior, and difficulty regulating emotions. Children's insomnia can also disturb the sleep of caregivers of sleep causing stress and disruptions in daily life.