Sleep tips for children
Sleep is vital for a child's growth, learning and development. Find out how much sleep children need, and discover new ways to help them sleep well.
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Sleep
Sleep is important for your physical and emotional health and wellbeing. Learn about sleep stages, healthy habits and tips for a better night's rest.
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Sleep Ninja app
Sleep Ninja® is a free, evidence-based smartphone app shown to be effective in helping young people with sleep problems.
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How to get better sleep, according to science
Nearly half of Australian adults don't get enough quality sleep. Here are 6 tips for better sleep and the causes of poor sleep to avoid.
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Sleep paralysis
Sleep paralysis is temporary loss of muscle control just after falling asleep or before waking up. Find out about its causes, symptoms and treatments.
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Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA)
Obstructive sleep apnoea (OSA) is when your airway partly or completely blocks while you are asleep. Read about OSA symptoms and treatments here.
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Safe use of sleeping pills
Sleeping pills are medicines designed to help you fall asleep or stay asleep, in the treatment of insomnia. Learn more about the associated risks.
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Melatonin
Melatonin is a hormone that is naturally made in your body. It helps to control how and when you sleep. It can be taken as a medicine if you have sleep problems.
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Insomnia
Insomnia is a common sleep disorder that can affect your mood and how you think. Learn more about symptoms and treatments for insomnia.
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Restless legs syndrome
Restless legs syndrome (RLS) is a condition that can make it hard for you to sleep. Learn more about the symptoms, causes and treatment for RLS.
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Jet lag
Jet lag is the result of quickly crossing several time zones so your body’s natural sleep rhythms are disrupted. Here are some tips to minimise the symptoms of jet lag.
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Insomnia Program
Insomnia Program from This Way Up teaches you effective, step-by-step strategies for managing chronic sleep difficulties with our practical and free online program for insomnia.
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Sleepwalking (somnambulism)
Sleepwalkers can risk injury, such as by climbing out of a window or walking into objects. Learn more about sleepwalking and when to see a doctor.
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How to stop snoring
There are many causes of snoring, some of which are serious. Read on for tips on how to stop snoring, but if you’re concerned, see a doctor.
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How to not feel tired all the time in 2024
Find out about the possible reasons for feeling tired all the time and the ways to help reduce feeling so tired all the time.
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Healthy and active children
Physical activity, healthy eating and a proper rest are key aspects of children’s health. This page provides information and links to resources.
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Depression in children
If your child has symptoms of depression that affect the way they think feel and behave, seek professional help as soon as possible.
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Life stages
Health information in relation to a number of different life stages and life events, such as babies and toddlers, children, teenagers, young adults, pregnancy, women's health, men's health, seniors and end-of-life issues.
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Kids and mental health
Mental health problems affect a child’s emotions and behaviour, and can be worrying for them and their family. Discover signs and strategies to help.
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Umbilical hernia
An umbilical hernia occurs when the muscles around the belly button are weak or have a gap in them. Find out more about umbilical hernia.
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Sleep disorders
Sleep disorders can seriously affect your health and safety. Find out more about managing sleep disorders.
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Anxiety in children
Anxiety in children can cause distress. Learn about symptoms of anxiety and anxiety disorders in children, and how to help a child with anxiety.
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Fever in children
Fevers are quite common in young children and they are usually mild. Find out how to deal with fever and high temperatures in children here.
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Soft tissue sarcoma in children
A soft tissue sarcoma is a cancer that grows in your body's soft tissues. Read about the symptoms and treatment of soft tissue sarcoma in children.
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Diarrhoea in children
Diarrhoea in children is very common. It can sometimes be serious. Read more here to find out about the causes, symptoms and treatments.
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Neuroblastoma in children
Neuroblastoma is a cancer that affects young children. The outlook for a child will depend on the tumour type, its location and how fast it’s growing.
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Leukaemia in children
Leukaemia is the most common childhood cancer. Children with leukaemia are usually treated for 2 to 3 years. Read more about childhood leukaemia here.
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Coughs and colds in children
Most coughs and colds in children are caused by viruses. Find out how to treat your child and prevent them from developing and spreading a cold.
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Speech development in children
Kids learn to talk and develop at their own rate, but there are some general patterns of speech development for babies and children. Find out more.
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Bedwetting in older children
Bedwetting can happen when children don't wake up when they need to urinate (do a wee). There are things you can do to help your child stay dry.
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