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Re: 8 yr old daughter terrified of bedtime

Posted by monica on May 11, 2001 at 21:00:43:

In Reply to: 8 yr old daughter terrified of bedtime posted by John on May 08, 2001 at 08:42:42:

You said she slowly became afraid to sleep alone at night. I believe you know your child and if you say she's not manipulating you, then she's not. I have been in the same sort of situation and have learned a lot over the past year from this. Forget behavioral/psychological stuff for the moment, are there any symptoms of illness or allergy? This is important, can she breath through her nose WELL? Is her mouth open at night or does she snore? does she mouth breath during the day or night? I realize that you will have no idea of the significance of what I am asking, but for your child's sake, just listen and look and see if you see anything. Any dark circles under her eyes?
How does she sleep? Restless? Does she wake up easily or still look very tired in the morning?
any ear infections, throat infections, enlarged tonsils? let me know, good luck, monica

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