Night terrors – which have a physiological cause – are very different from nightmares or other night awakenings caused by previous psychological trauma. A few months after Shelia Jordan’s granddaughter was born, the infant survived a car wreck that killed her mother. Today, at 3 years old, Jordan’s granddaughter is haunted by nightmares triggered after she hears loud … [Read more...] about The difference between Night Terrors and Nightmares
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Deep Sleep – Some Symptoms of Terror
Night terrors happen most often when children sleep deeply. Fathers, who have ever carried a limp child from the car to their bed without waking, understand what it means to have a child in deep sleep. The normal sounds that would arouse a sleeping adult – a slamming car door, rattling house keys, stumbling over hidden toys – don’t awaken these children. Yet, it is … [Read more...] about Deep Sleep – Some Symptoms of Terror
Scared in sleep – a short background
Night terrors strike more than one-third of children in the United States, according to the Washington, D.C.-based National Sleep Foundation. The disorder is particularly common in boys and usually occurs between the ages of 3 and 7, says Dr. John Tedeschi, chairman of Virtua Health West Jersey’s pediatric department. For most children – and … [Read more...] about Scared in sleep – a short background
More Healthy Snacks
Here are some healthy snacks that can be fixed in a snap: Fruit Bricks: These are fun to play with, and they cover the fruit group. To make, dissolve three envelopes unflavored gelatin in 3/4 cup boiling water. Add one 12-ounce can frozen apple, orange or grape juice concentrate and stir until mixed. Pour into lightly sprayed 9-by-13-inch pan. Chill for several hours. … [Read more...] about More Healthy Snacks
Good News: Substitutes
Here are simple substitutions for some harmful additives: Organic choices. Look for biscuits, crackers and cookies in the organic or health food section, or try making your own if you have the time. Still read labels in this section, however, as many so-called organic foods contain MSG Make your own peanut and other nut butters. Simply put peanuts, almonds or cashews in a … [Read more...] about Good News: Substitutes