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Is it just me? 
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sleep paralysis? 
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is this normal? 
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night mars? 
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Advisors Here 
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scary dreams about family 
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Why dont these sleeping p... 
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cant sleep 
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5 Things To Ask a Therapist on the 1st Call

By Cyndi May 29, 2008 5:03pm 5 Comments

Once you have received the names and telephone numbers of a couple of therapists (see my Blog titled How to Find a Good Therapist) then you will want to call each one with a clear set of questions. The initial conversation should be short -- no more than 15 minutes maximum. For this reason you will want to be clear and concise and get your …

Turning off the TV

By Dr. Jeremy May 12, 2008 12:34am 6 Comments

Now I like to consider myself a realist and every parent (including myself) can use a few moments during the day where there is some peace and quiet (which television may often provide), but I certainly see some disturbing trends in respect to the "television" issue.

Recently, a teenage patient I care for shared with me that when he returned home …

To Sleep per Chance to Dream

By Cyndi April 14, 2008 6:00pm No comments

New research suggests that poor sleep habits, and inadequate amounts of sleep in children can lead to long term physical and mental health problems.

A study done by Valerie Simard of Hospital de Sacre-Coeur in Montreal has confirmed the findings of numerous other studies performed and reported in the Archives of Pediatrics and Adolescent …

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Sleep Problems - Childhood Information

Sleep is the regular state of natural rest observed in all mammals, birds, and fish. Sleep is not actually "unconsciousness," but rather, it is a natural state of rest characterized by a reduction in voluntary body movement, decreased reaction to external stimuli, an increased rate of anabolism (the synthesis of cell structures), and a decreased rate of catabolism (the breakdown of cell structures). Therefore, since consciousness is literally the awareness of the surroundings, being asleep is just an altered state of consciousness, as opposed to being unconscious. It is heavily influenced by circadian rhythms and by hormonal and environmental factors. Sleep performs a restorative function for the brain and body as evidenced by the myriad symptoms of metabolic dysfunction that result when animals are deprived of sleep.

A sleep disorder (somnipathy) is a disorder in the sleep patterns of a person or animal. Some sleep disorders can interfere with mental and emotional function.

Some examples of sleep disorders in children include: Nightmares, Night Terrors, Insomnia.

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