When Children Don't Sleep Well Interventions for Pediatric Sleep Disorders Parent Workbook

If your child suffers from sleep problems, you are aware of the toll itcan take on your child and your family. You may hope your child will just 'growout of it,' but this is not usually the case. You may have tried giving yourchild medication, only to find it has little effect in the long-term. You mayalso be concerned about the serious side-effects these drugs may have inchildren. This workbook will help you effectively manage your child's sleep problemswithout the use of drugs. Each module describes a different problem and givesoptions for treating it. Bedtime disturbances, night waking, sleep terrors,nightmares, and other sleep-related issues are all addressed in this workbook.It also includes a module on bedwetting. Working with your therapist, you willchoose the best intervention options for your family. You can then follow thestep-by-step instructions for carrying out each intervention. This workbook is easy-to-use and complements the program described in thecorresponding therapist guide. It includes questionnaires about your child andfamily, as well as forms for recording your child's sleep and behavior. Seekingprofessional help is an important step, but your participation is crucial to thesuccess of treatment. With your help, your child can start getting a goodnight's sleep.

V. Mark Durand is the Regional Vice Chancellor for Academic Affairs at the University of South Florida, St. Petersburg.