Recently a client told me that when she was a fussy baby her mother was prescribed drugs by the peditrician to help her (the baby) sleep through the night. My client was relieved that as a mother she had Child-Works to turn to for help with her baby's sleep problem. However, using drugs to help children sleep is on the rise. Many parents are unaware of the potential dangers inherent with utilizing drugs as a sleep aid. The Boulder Daily Camera recently published an article on this issue:
Daily Camera Article

If you are considering using drugs to help your child please don't hesitate to discuss this with you pediatrician and/or contact Child-Works for guidance prior to administering the drug.

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Posted by Child Works at 01:10 PM | Comments (1590)

Many parents who take the time and emotional energy to teach their child the skill of sleeping are devasted when their child falls ill. Teaching a child to sleep is a one time deal; however, maintaining a a healthy sleep schedule is continuous. Getting sick is one obstacle that disrupts a child's routine; vacation, hosting company, and/or various appointments are also hiccups in a child's schedule. Below is a link to an article I puplished that will help guide you through these issues and get your child's sleep schedule back on track:
Managing Healthy Sleep Habits

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Posted by Child Works at 03:30 PM | Comments (1)