Synapse: The Australian GP Studycast

The Settling Sessions: A GP's Take on Sleep including Night Terrors and Nightmares

Mukul Modgil Season 2 Episode 6

Is your child struggling with nightmares, night terrors, or bedtime battles? In this episode of Synapse, we break down common childhood sleep problems, from infancy to adolescence. Learn the key differences between nightmares and night terrors, uncover the hidden causes of sleep disturbances like anxiety and screen time, and discover evidence-based strategies to help your child settle independently. We'll cover practical techniques like "controlled comforting" and discuss when it's time to seek professional help. Tune in for expert advice to support healthier sleep for your whole family.

The source for the information includes: 

1) "Bad dreams and nightmares in children | Raising Children Network"
2) "Kids Health Info : Night terrors (night-time wakings)"
3) "Kids Health Info : Sleep problems - children and teens"
4) "RACGP - AJGP (Australian Journal of General Practice) https://www.racgp.org.au/getattachment/8d0b36c3-94fc-48c1-a3e7-19a6cedada5d/Sleep-problems-in-children.aspx


Keywords

  • Childhood Sleep Problems
  • Nightmares in Children
  • Night Terrors
  • Pediatric Sleep
  • Bedtime Routine
  • Sleep Training
  • Controlled Comforting
  • Toddler Sleep Issues
  • Teenage Sleep Cycle
  • Sleep Associations
  • Australian GP
  • Primary Care
  • GP Education
  • Family Health
  • Parenting Advice
  • Child Development
  • Behavioral Sleep Intervention
  • Managing Night Waking
  • Anxiety and Sleep
  • RACGP

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