my 10 year old can't sleep. we've tried every thing .any ideas?

Answer 1

If you have truly tried everything, some things that come to my mind include:

Quiet time before bed
cutting out cafeine
allowing no naps
keeping them on a set schedule
a warm bath before bed
allowing time for exercise
keeping them active
make sure they get a healty diet
cutting out sugars (like candy and stuff)

Like I said if you have truly tried everything then you need to get your child to a doctor. Everyone must sleep and this child must be sleeping at some point.

They body needs rest and not getting rest can have severe consequences.

Answer 2

Im just a kid, But I will try to help you in the best way that I can. I have a 1 year old brother and I try to help out with him as best I can. These are some of the methods I use to get him to go back to sleep. Quick Route: Ask a doctor. Decent Solution: Try giving her warm milk before bed. Ask yourself: Is she comfortable in her crib? She may be waking up several times a night because she is uncomfortable. Does she have some pillows? Is the bed comfortable itself? Does she sleep in an akward or unorthodox position? Also ask youself: Is there lots of light or loud noise?: I have heard that even the SLIGHEST BIT of light can stop a person from getting the amount of restful sleep they deserve. Once your baby is asleep, turn off all the lights and close the door.

Answer 3

The only reason I have ever heard for a child of that age to not sleep is because of Night Terrors. Every person will eventually get tired and fall asleep but if your ten year old won't sleep then you need to find a sleep specialist in your area and have the child tested to find out what is going on. If it's just that your child has a hard time falling asleep then maybe you need to get that child more active so that he/she is tired at bedtime. Too much sitting on your behind and watching TV or playing video games doesn't exactly wear a person out ya know. Not that I am accusing you of letting your child spend all afternoon in front of a TV, I'm just making a point.

Answer 4

Take the television and computer out of the bedroom. The bedroom should be a place of relaxation, reflection and sleep not an entertainement center. Use lower wattage light bulbs, use colored bulbs as well...beleive it or not but pink bulbs are very condusive to relaxation. Try using aroma therapy and sound therapy. Teach the child deep breathing and relaxation techniques. Get the child to be more active before bedtime...Get away from the television and computer and exercise, be more active during the day so that the body is tired at bedtime.

Answer 5

First, see a doctor about the possibility of sleep apnea. Testing can show if this is a problem. If not, try the following. It works for me.
Teach your child a breathing technique called circular breathing. It goes like this. Breath in and out in a steady rhythm making sure there is no break between inhale and exhale or between exhale and inhale.
The exhale should not be forced but merely a relaxation of the respiratory muscles. Encourage your child to use chest muscles and belly muscles at the same time.
Circular breathing can be maintained for up to an hour without causing any problems. It produces a profound sense of relaxation and peacefulness. But, sometimes, fear can show up. So it is important to stay with your child until he/she falls asleep. Give reassurance and positive feedback. A few nights of this and you can leave her/him alone.
My daughter used to practice this while listening to Pachelbel Canon in D at low volume. It worked great.

Answer 6

I just read an article in "Baltimore's Child" about childhood insomnia. Here are a few of the tips:

- Have a regular sleep schedule (even on weekends)
-Avoid caffeine after noon
-Do not let him fall asleep in front of the TV.
-Have a regular bedtime routine (bath, story, etc.)
- Keep the light in the bedroom off. Allow only a small nightlight.
-Keep the room at a comfortable temperature.
-Do not over-stress or over-schedule him in the evening. Staying up two hours past his bedtime to work on homework is sometimes not worth it. He'll get enough of that in college.
-If you've exhausted every other possibility see a doctor.

Good luck.

Answer 7

I am 12 and recently had the same problem.What worked for me was I put a station on the radio that played love songs. To go along with the radio,I put an eyemask over my eyes. My mom even let me pick mine out. It was only about 8.00 bucks at Claires and it's really cute it has a monkey on it and says dreaming.
Hope you have luck!

Answer 8

Firstly, some kids just don't need as much sleep as others. Just like adults.
But, if you think it is a bit more complicated than that and you can't find out from your child if he is having nightmares or if he is worried about something I would take him to the doctor.
He may just find it hard to relax, or may let little things bother him that stop him from sleeping at night.

Answer 9

My daughter had the same problem also ,she was 10 or almost 11 ,coming to find out she became a lady at the age 10 and half .
make sure that's all is ,lets not wonder its more major ,like being abused in school ,or sexually molested by some family member .
make sure we give her light meals before bed time ,no POP and watching scary movies .
good luck ,hope i helped with some ideas .

Answer 10

Warm bath
Comfy pjys
Many layers of blankets, not just one heavy one
Earlier bedtime with a long period to read in bed first [ie bath @ 7, snack @ 730, and reading time in bed from 8-9]
Dark room with a few nightlights
NO TV IN THE ROOM!!
Humidifier if you live in a cold climate [when its dry air I have trouble sleeping!]
Flannel sheets on the bed [they SO make a difference!]

Good luck