An early bird should be allowed to go to bed at 8 p.m. if he wants, while a night owl might need more time to unwind and prepare for sleep. A warm bath, quiet story or soothing backrub are good ways to ease into bedtime. Put a clock by her bed and tell her she can get out of bed when the alarm sounds, but not before. A night owl won't appreciate 7 a.m. soccer practice. For example, sleepwalking may result from an immature central nervous system or from being overly tired.
Studies show that one out of ten school-age children walk in their sleep at least once a week.
Bedwetting may continue well into the elementary years for both girls and boys. While it is sometimes due to anxiety or other emotional issues, bedwetting can also be the result of an infection or allergy. You may also hear the familiar sound of snoring coming from your child's room. Snoring also is a symptom of Obstructive Sleep Apnea, a serious problem that is caused by the narrowing of your child's airway. With OSA, the lungs don't get enough fresh air, so the brain wakes your child up just enough to catch her breath, and she never really gets a good night's sleep.