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

Send us Fan MailIs 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 KeywordsChildhood Sleep ProblemsNightmares in ChildrenNight TerrorsPediatric SleepBedtime RoutineSleep TrainingControlled ComfortingToddler Sleep IssuesTeenage Sleep CycleSleep AssociationsAustralian GPPrimary CareGP EducationFamily HealthParenting AdviceChild DevelopmentBehavioral Sleep InterventionManaging Night WakingAnxiety and SleepRACGPSupport the show⚠️ Disclaimer: The voices in this podcast are AI-generated. This content is produced for entertainment and learning purposes only and does not constitute medical advice. Clinical decisions should always be made in accordance with current guidelines, individual patient circumstances, and in consultation with appropriate colleagues and specialists.