Parasomnias are a group of disorders that are characterized by unwanted behavior that occurs during both REM and non-REM sleep stages.
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The intermittent, often painful and disruptive movement of the legs during sleep is known as restless legs syndrome (RLS), and has been linked to hypertension and cardiovascular disease in several studies.
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Somnambulism, better known as sleepwalking, is a disorder most frequently found in young adolescents.
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Growing children need more sleep as their bodies change and develop. However, getting enough rest can be a challenge if they experience disruptive sleep disorders such as sleepwalking, night terrors or sleep talking.
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Have you ever woken up in front of the refrigerator and wondered how you got there? Or perhaps you’ve witnessed a child or bed partner walking around in a daze? This mysterious behavior is known as sleepwalking.
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Most new parents know how it feels to be awake at odd hours with a crying infant. But when are such episodes the result of more than just the nuances of childhood? Due to the perception that it’s natural for infants to be “up and down” at all hours, some parents don’t seek help for what could be more than their child’s mercurial disposition: infant sleep disorders. In many cases, infants that don’t receive proper sleep can be readjusted to a healthier sleep pattern by a change in their daily routine, such as not napping late in the afternoon and not eating full meals before bedtime.
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