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Can insomnia in a child be fixed?

My daughter has insomnia. Can insomnia in a child be fixed?

2 Answers

Yes insomnia in children can be fixed but the answer does not utilize sleeping pills. Insomnia is a symptom and finding the cause requires physician time and skill. Most childhood insomnia can be addressed with behavioral interventions. I would strongly encourage you to consult today specialist in pediatric sleep medicine. Your pediatrician should be able to provide a referral
yes, consider Richard Ferber's book, Solving your Child's Sleep problems