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Tag: restless sleep in kids

Can Attention Challenges Be Related to Sleep?

mother and child looking frustrated

Many families are told their child may have attention deficit hyperactivity disorder after noticing struggles with focus, behavior, school performance, or emotional regulation. These concerns are real, and parents deserve thoughtful answers. At the same time, there is one important question that is often missed early in the conversation. How is that child breathing and […]

7 Signs of Poor Sleep in Children

child sleeping restlessly

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 […]

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?