The Sleepless Nights: Ways to Overcome Child Insomnia

Did you just have another night singing a lullaby to your child who should be sleeping on his own by now? Sleeplessness can be a horrendous thing for parents, especially working moms who have to ring the office bell as early as eight AM. This post will explore the ways that can help you overcome child insomnia and have a peaceful night’s rest.

Read him a Story

Stories are a great way to lure the sweet dreams. Children love fantasy stories that incorporate interesting characters. The story characters let kids imagine amazing scenarios that allow them to forget about their little school worries. Shop around and find picture-oriented story books that resound well with your child’s taste. If you cannot decide what books to choose for your child, ask him about his interests and hobbies and help him find books according to his taste.

Here is a well-sorted list of story books that your child might find interesting:

• Where the Wild Things Are by Maurice Sendak
• Charlotte's Web by E.B. White
• Goodnight Moon by Margaret Wise Brown, illustrated by Clement Hurd
• Harry Potter and the Sorcerer's Stone by J.K. Rowling
• The Cat in the Hat by Dr. Seuss
• A Wrinkle in Time by Madeleine L'Engle
• Knuffle Bunny by Mo Willems
• Harriet the Spy by Louise Fitzhugh
• Madeline by Ludwig Bemelmans
• Ramona the Pest by Beverly Cleary
• Chicka Chicka Boom Boom by Bill Martin Jr., illustrated by Lois Ehlert
• Bark, George by Jules Feiffer
• The Invention of Hugo Cabret by Brian Selznick
• Lilly's Purple Plastic Purse by Kevin Henkes
• Are You My Mother? by P.D. Eastman
• Mufaro's Beautiful Daughters by John Steptoe
• Number the Stars by Lois Lowry
• The Bone series by Jeff Smith
• Doctor De Soto by William Steig
• Esperanza Rising by Pam Muñoz Ryan
• Amelia Lost by Candace Fleming

Use the Warm Milk

Milk is more than just a nutritional drink for the growing children. According to a growing body of research, milk has powerful properties that induce sleep in children. So, before bed, make sure to give your child a warm glass of milk. The enchanting story and a warm glass of milk can surely eliminate the insomnia that controls your child’s sleep pattern.

Let him Engage in Active Play

Outdoor playground equipment and similar play structures are a great way to induce energy in children of all age groups. Research shows that children who engage in active play are not only more active, but also enjoys a great sleep pattern. When children run around a playground or indulge themselves in healthy play activities involving complex commercial playground equipment they learn myriad skills that are impossible to garner otherwise.

Sleep patterns can be seriously disturbed if your child is not eating well or exercising well. Therefore, it is extremely crucial that you monitor your child’s overall health in order to eliminate the dreadful wakefulness from your child’s life.

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