Comments on: Multi-Faceted Solutions to Children’s Sleep Problems http://childrenssleepproject.com/2008/10/13/multi-faceted-solutions-to-childrens-sleep-problems/ Because we all need a good night's rest. Thu, 18 Feb 2010 13:39:55 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9.1 hourly 1 By: Kathy http://childrenssleepproject.com/2008/10/13/multi-faceted-solutions-to-childrens-sleep-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-116 Kathy Wed, 25 Mar 2009 04:41:14 +0000 http://childrenssleepproject.com/?p=55#comment-116 Kim -- The diet issues we've worked on have largely been related to sugar sensitivity. I first blogged about it here: http://childrenssleepproject.com/2008/08/25/children-sleep-what-they-eat/ And then here: http://childrenssleepproject.com/2008/09/02/protein-powered-parenting/ I hope these posts are helpful to you. Good luck, Kathy Kim —

The diet issues we’ve worked on have largely been related to sugar sensitivity. I first blogged about it here: http://childrenssleepproject.com/2008/08/25/children-sleep-what-they-eat/

And then here: http://childrenssleepproject.com/2008/09/02/protein-powered-parenting/

I hope these posts are helpful to you.

Good luck,
Kathy

]]> By: Kim http://childrenssleepproject.com/2008/10/13/multi-faceted-solutions-to-childrens-sleep-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-115 Kim Wed, 25 Mar 2009 01:53:02 +0000 http://childrenssleepproject.com/?p=55#comment-115 My youngest son, who is almost five, needs to touch me as well to comfort himself and to get to sleep. He either places his hand on my chest or if I'm cuddling with him, his feet on my belly. If we're somewhere and I can't hold him, he'll stick his hand up my shirt or my husbands. He's told me he just "needs to touch my skin". He's also a thumb sucker and if he's at preschool and feels like he can't suck his thumb he sucks his bottom lip and gets chapped skin under his lip. He's also had clothing issues (tags, pulls his pants up past his belly button, seams in socks, switching from short sleeves to long sleeves, etc.). The touching thing started after he stopped nursing during the day around 16 months. I thought it would have stopped by now, but when he's stressed or tired, it gets worse. I'm curious as to the diet issues you addressed with your Dragon's sleep issues. My youngest son, who is almost five, needs to touch me as well to comfort himself and to get to sleep. He either places his hand on my chest or if I’m cuddling with him, his feet on my belly. If we’re somewhere and I can’t hold him, he’ll stick his hand up my shirt or my husbands. He’s told me he just “needs to touch my skin”. He’s also a thumb sucker and if he’s at preschool and feels like he can’t suck his thumb he sucks his bottom lip and gets chapped skin under his lip. He’s also had clothing issues (tags, pulls his pants up past his belly button, seams in socks, switching from short sleeves to long sleeves, etc.). The touching thing started after he stopped nursing during the day around 16 months. I thought it would have stopped by now, but when he’s stressed or tired, it gets worse.

I’m curious as to the diet issues you addressed with your Dragon’s sleep issues.

]]> By: Amy http://childrenssleepproject.com/2008/10/13/multi-faceted-solutions-to-childrens-sleep-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-114 Amy Thu, 12 Mar 2009 18:10:46 +0000 http://childrenssleepproject.com/?p=55#comment-114 Annette - my sons both do the same thing with their hands down my shirt! I have self-diagnosed my oldest as highly sensitive, not sure on the younger one yet. Interesting to know other people have the same issues. Thanks for posting! Annette – my sons both do the same thing with their hands down my shirt! I have self-diagnosed my oldest as highly sensitive, not sure on the younger one yet. Interesting to know other people have the same issues. Thanks for posting!

]]> By: Annette http://childrenssleepproject.com/2008/10/13/multi-faceted-solutions-to-childrens-sleep-problems/comment-page-1/#comment-113 Annette Fri, 06 Mar 2009 01:16:25 +0000 http://childrenssleepproject.com/?p=55#comment-113 Hi, I have been reading your website with interest. My son is now 16months and in his first year has been through trauma, having 4 operations and many many tests and dr's appointments. This has led to major sleep (or lack of sleep) problems. But it has also led to a need for touch. He needs to touch me constantly, like a reassurance, but especially at sleep time. When he is in a stressful situation his hand goes down my top and he rubs my chest, if he is really stressed he will also lay his cheek on my chest. If he doesn't have access to this skin to skin contact he becomes very distressed. Perhaps this sensory integration is something to look into. Thanks for your website. Annette Hi, I have been reading your website with interest. My son is now 16months and in his first year has been through trauma, having 4 operations and many many tests and dr’s appointments. This has led to major sleep (or lack of sleep) problems. But it has also led to a need for touch. He needs to touch me constantly, like a reassurance, but especially at sleep time. When he is in a stressful situation his hand goes down my top and he rubs my chest, if he is really stressed he will also lay his cheek on my chest. If he doesn’t have access to this skin to skin contact he becomes very distressed. Perhaps this sensory integration is something to look into. Thanks for your website.
Annette

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