How does it relate to children with sleeping and feeding problems ?
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Enlarged tonsils that can block the back of the palate and interfere with eating (not enough space) and be implicated in sleep apnea (stop breathing for periods during sleep).  Sleep apnea happens when the posterior palate collapses blocking air.
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Yes, my hubby heard on the radio that it does.  I also feel that when you are asleep you cannot be eating.  The longer people stay awake the more they eat.  The less people sleep the fatter they get.  Americans have slept less and less and they have become more and more obese.  During sleep your body conducts a lot of healing and recovery activities.  With no sleep it can't repair the damage.  I don't know the exact mechanism why it helps you lose weight, but it came from a reputable source (NPR)
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Let them sleep....the body has it's own clock and will wake your son when it needs food. Forced feeding will only lead to obesity. Make sure that he has food available. I mean, don't punish him by making him wait if he has slept through a meal. You might look into the possibility that he has "night owl syndrome". My son does and if I had known there was such a thing during his school years he probably would not have had to deal with the taunting from his teachers and classmates. If you are concerned about his health, maybe it is time for a trip to the doctor.
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my daughter is 7 months and also has it don't worry if she eats right and does what the doctor says she will be fine..i was scared to death when i found out my daughter had it but so far no medication is required..she sees the doctor 2 times a weak and baby is fine ...she will be OK..most pregnant women get it and it usually goes away after the baby is born...she will be fine
670265
Sleeping all the time. no appetite, don't want to do anything. feelings of lonliness, things they enjoyed , don't anymore. no fun. .not real sociable. sad.  cying more than normal, living in their own little world, pulled themselves out of society.
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I think it's one of those things that have just been around forever.  \n\nTo put the idea into a child's mind that there is a possibility that they could die before they woke up in the morning is awful.  It's probably one of the reasons so many have trouble sleeping at night.
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Wow I don't know if I should tell you this... Get her on nutritional supplements as soon as possible. My sister's boy was the same way... he won't eat anything until he is ready to pass out from hunger and he is really not well behaved. He gets violent at the drop of a hat. He has no control over his anger whatsoever, he will most likely be kicked out of school this year (he is ten now) for bashing his classmate over the head with a heavy object, he has to take anti-psychotic medication just to act (somewhat) normal. He is a bright and funny kid, he just can't control himself at all. You should seek professional help, and I will keep my fingers crossed for you. Best of luck.
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Maybe it could be sleep apnea, where your breathing stops (snoring from the air passage being blocked) while you sleep and wakes you several times during the night, is she hyper active during the day time, kind of has adhd tendency? If she does you should take her to a doctor that specializes in sleep problem or even your general practitioner or pediatrician can give an opinion on the matter, I think they correct that by a simple tonsilectomy but it could be just the way she sleeps and nothing at all. Just keep an eye out for other sleeping problems in the future.
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I know a paernt whose child is receiving the hormone.\n\nFirst of all she has not had problems with the hormone.\n\nBut I also saw a show about it, and it is very important that you get this done. Your child's life can be adversely affected if she is unusually small, as she may have trouble making friends and having a healthy social life. For girls it might not be so bad, but for boys it is an absolute MUST.
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Whether it is insomnia or excessive sleep; depression effects each person differently. Some people eat; some stop eating.\n\nChemical imbalances add up to the differences -and also the confusion as some medications work for some and don't work for others. Along with this - some therapeutic interventions work for some that would not work with others. Although the feelings may be the same (low mood, pervasive sadness, "blahs") the "route" that the feelings take is totally different from person to person.
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First and foremost, nutrition.\n\nRead nutrition/ingredient panels on food product labels very carefully.\n\nCorn syrup is an insidious food additive that is one of the main culprits in ADHD among children. The processed sugars create a mental state of hyperawareness that results in uncontrollable hyperactivity. It is extremely important that corn syrup, and related corn by-products, like corn starch, are completely eliminated from your daughter's diet.\n\nBe aware: canned and packaged foods, like ketchup, barbecue sauce, gravy, ice cream, wheat bread, frozen lasagna, TV dinners, pot pies, sugary snacks, candy bars, tomato sauce . . . are all corn syrup culprits. Again, look for corn syrup on ingredient labels.\n\nRelated to that: look for any kind of added sugars, like what you get in ice creams, candy bars, sauces . . . Look out for sugar!\n\nNext, try to regulate processed flour products. These are white breads, white pastas, and white rice. They are high-glycemic index carbohydrates, which means they are instantly converted to sugar when digested. You need to switch to whole wheat pasta, brown rice, wild rice, or basmati and whole grain bread (do not use wheat bread!)\n\nThen, try to get her involved in something physical: basketball, softball, martial arts, dance, a game of catch, bicycle riding . . . Physical activity is great for reducing the effects of ADHD.\n\nYou also need to reduce the amount of time spent watching TV and playing video games. These contribute to ADHD.\n\nI am very wary of using herbal remedies on children. Herbs are no more or less potent than over-the-counter drugs, and can cause serious health effects in children. You must consult with a pediatrician before using herbs.\n\nGood wishes for helping your daughter, and I hope you consider my nutritional suggestions.
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I also believe the nightmares and the slow weight gain are unrelated. To address the weight issue, your child may have celiac disease. This is the condition where the person is allergic to gluten. Eating gluten causes malabsorption of foods, and leads to diarrhea, stomach pains, cramping etc. But in children there may be no outward symptoms, just the lack of growth and lack of weight gain as evidenced in your child. There are tests to determine if this is indeed the case, and the treatment is a lifelong avoidance of gluten containing foods.
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try sneaking the fruits and vegetables into food he likes...pizza, spaghetti, jello, even icecream, give him foods that have a lot of vitamins in them, such as cereal and whole grain breads, since you are so concerned about his diet.\nhe also needs professional help.  it sounds like he is already receiving this, but, if not, he needs to talk to a therapist, even if his problems are nutritional.  after four years, it has probably developed into a more serious problem, and simply feeding him fruit won't fix everything.  now, i'm not endorsing the use of drugs, especially in someone so young, but they may be helpful if other treatments, such as counseling, diet & exercise changes, and behavioral therapy don't seem to work.  has he been diagnosed by a professional, or do you just think that he has depression and anxiety? he may have a learning disability, OCD, and/or social development problems, as well as the depression/anxiety. before treatment begins, he needs a definite diagnosis.  also, if he was diagnosed years ago, his problems may have changed or he may have developed new issues (this is fairly common).  find a psychiatrist that he and his father feel comfortable with, and follow their suggestions.  talk with a nutritionist and the boy's doctor about his diet, maybe they could explain to him how important eating healthy is, and what will happen if he doesn't, then tell him (and you) how to change eating habits.  set a good example for him, and offer healthy snacks after school.  it sounds like he does have a psychological problem, as well as a nutritional one, and he needs treatment for both.  make sure the therapist (find one that specializes in children) knows of your concerns about his diet, this is important information, and may dictate the proper treatment.\noh, and the physical problems, such as stomach aches, may actually be caused by depression. i know it sounds odd, but it's true.  the prolonged stress and sadness can cause stomach problems, headaches, clumsiness, etc.\ngood luck to all of you!
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You'd have a better shot at getting good, detailed answers if you categorized this correctly... in Special Education.\n\nThat being said...\n\nEmotional/Behavioral disorders are disorders of mood and/or emotional perception that interfere with learning (the school environment) and daily life routine. There are people with emotional disorders who do fine in school but seriously have difficulties at home and do need private counselling and medication.\n\nHere is the definition per the special education law IDEA:\n\nhttp://www.nichcy.org/pubs/factshe/fs5txt.htm\n\nHere is the professional teachers organization for those who deal with E/BD students (a division of the Council for Exceptional Children):\n\nhttp://www.ccbd.net/\n\nMany IEP committees dealing with a child with internalized-only(withdrawn, off-task, etc.) non-violent issues will categorize them as "Other Health Impaired" rather than E/BD because of the social stigma of the E/BD label, and because an internalized child is an easy victim for bullying around those children with externalized E/BD behaviors... but with the E/BD label will usually be assigned to that pull-out or self-contained program rather than Resource.
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many illnesses and problems with fitness are related to diet levels etc for instances kids with ADD (attention definitin, disorder) kids that are hyper etc shuld reduce high in suger products, food like potoatoesn will make people sluggish for instance and should be avoiuded if people are depressed they say, \n\nim not too well invlved in all that, as long as food is aken in moderation it should be fine, for example if you have headaches alot you may be reacting to fizzy drinks, \n\nso always keep a food diary and a diary of how you feel each day and make the connection,. hopen it helps
77495
I am having the same exact problem with my 5yr old son.  I can't get him to pay attention and he doesn't even try to focus sometimes at all.  It's EXTREMELY frustrating because I don't want him to get left back.  He's only in kindergarten, for goodness sakes.  \n\nAnyway - sorry about the venting - the only advice that I can give is that if you are really worried about it you can always ask the school board to have him evaluated for any problems.  I'm having my CSE meeting tomorrow and it looks like they are going to give my son services - speech therapy, occupational therapy - you get the idea.\n\nHope this helps.
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I am both a student and a mum to two young children, which I'll have you know is quite a strain!\nSo yes I should go to bed but I only get time to myself while the kids sleep. So I think I'll ignore you advise!\nThanks for worrying though! lol!