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[quote=Anonymous]Sleep issues are tough with kids because it is generally not caused by something the kid has done - some kids just have a tough time calming their minds (especially ADHD kids). Things we try with our slightly old kid for the last few years - 1) go to bed earlier to give more time to wind down (my kid hates this, but it was recommended by a sleep doctor). 2) melatonin - helps only sometimes. I feel that it helps my kid stay asleep, but not fall asleep 3) changing sleep locations, especially to someplace cooler like the downstairs sofa. This seems to help a lot, but then I loose my tv :-(. 4) let the kid read in another room (sleep doctor says that nothing should be done in bed except for sleeping). this seems to diffuse the situation, but does not really help the kid sleep.[/quote]
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