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Do You Make the Dream Team?

Victoria Irwin
CONSUMER HEALTH INTERACTIVE

Most parents are prepared for the sleepless nights that come with having an infant, but few expect them to last more than a few months. Seasoned moms and dads know, however, that what with bad dreams, extra glasses of water, and monsters under the bed, there's a good chance they won't enjoy a full eight hours of uninterrupted sleep till their kids are practically grown up. A little knowledge goes a long way toward getting the young ones off to the land of Nod. See how you measure up.


1. How many hours of sleep does the average three-year-old need each day?

a. Eight to ten
b. 10 to 12
c. 14 to 15

2. It's okay to let a child stay up late once in a while. True or false?

True
False

3. Hyperactivity can be a sign that your child isn't getting enough sleep. True or false?

True
False

4. Children often have nightmares just before mastering a major developmental skill, such as walking or toilet training. True or false?

True
False

5. Night terrors are extremely disturbing nightmares. True or false?

True
False

6. It's a good idea to wake your child if she's sleepwalking, so that she doesn't hurt herself. True or false?

True
False



First published Jun 03, 1999


Last updated Jul 23, 2007


Copyright © 1999 Consumer Health Interactive, a CVS Caremark company


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