Parents Often Unaware of Sleep Issues, Study ShowsNov. 14, 2006 -- Sleep problems are common among elementary-school-aged children, but they are often not recognized by parents, new research shows.
When 8-year-old twins and their parents were surveyed, almost half of the children reported experiencing difficulty falling asleep while fewer than one in five parents said their kids had sleep problems.
Based on their findings, researchers concluded that both genetic and environmental factors influence sleep problems among school-aged children.
Researchers Alice M. Gregory, PhD, of King's College London tells WebMD that the frequency of self-reported sleep problems among the children in the study should not escape the notice of pediatricians.
When 8-year-old twins and their parents were surveyed, almost half of the children reported experiencing difficulty falling asleep while fewer than one in five parents said their kids had sleep problems.
Based on their findings, researchers concluded that both genetic and environmental factors influence sleep problems among school-aged children.
Researchers Alice M. Gregory, PhD, of King's College London tells WebMD that the frequency of self-reported sleep problems among the children in the study should not escape the notice of pediatricians.
By Salynn BoylesWebMD Medical News
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