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Tag: bedwetting and sleep

7 Signs of Poor Sleep in Children

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Many parents notice that something feels off before they can explain exactly what it is. A child may snore, toss and turn, wake up tired, grind their teeth, or sleep with their mouth open. On their own, these signs may seem minor or unrelated. When they start showing up together, they can point to a […]

Airway Screening for Kids: 5 Questions to Ask at Every Checkup

Most wellness visits and dental cleanings cover the basics: height, weight, vision, and cavities. Those matter. Yet one of the most important indicators of long term health and development is often missed unless a parent brings it up first: your child’s breathing, especially during sleep. Snoring, mouth breathing, restless sleep, teeth grinding, and bedwetting are […]

High-Signal Pediatric SRBD Risk Screener

Purpose: This rapid screener focuses on 10 clinically significant symptoms of Sleep-Related Breathing Disorders (SRBD) in children, providing a quick assessment of high risk.

Instructions: Please choose the option that best describes your child's behavior for each question.
1. Does your child snore?
2. Does your child often sleep with their mouth open, or appear to be a 'mouth breather' during the day?
3. Has your child had recurrent or chronic tonsillitis or been told they have enlarged tonsils/adenoids?
4. Does your child grind their teeth (bruxism) or clench their jaw during the night?
5. Does your child sweat excessively during sleep?
6. Is your child restless in bed, often changing positions, or sleeping in unusual positions?
7. Does your child wake up during the night after falling asleep?
8. Does your still child wet the bed regularly?
9. Is your child abnormally tired, drowsy, or irritable during the day?
10. Is your child's concentration or attention span noticeably poor, leading to problems at school or home?