(Photo by Vika Glitter via Pexels) One in four parents say their child can’t get to sleep at night because they’re worried or anxious. More than a third of youngsters wake up crying or upset while more than 40 percent of moms and dads say their child moves to their parents’ bed during the night, according to a new study. Researchers found that around three in 10 children under seven years old insist that mum or dad sleep in their room.
And one in five parents even give youngsters the hormone melatonin to help with bedtime while one in three stay in the bedroom until their child falls asleep. The findings come from a health survey of 781 American parents of children aged one- to six-years-old. Researchers found that while most families have bedtime rituals to help their little ones ease into bedtime, many rely on methods that may increase sleep challenges in the long term.
Overall, one in four parents describe getting their young child to bed as "difficult" – and those moms and dads are less likely to have a bedtime routine. They are also more likely to leave on a video or TV show and more likely to stay with their child until they’re asleep, according to the findings of the . The study also found that parents share common reasons behind bedtime struggles.
Nearly a quarter said their child’s sleep is often or occasionally delayed due to being worried or anxious. Mott Poll co-director Sarah Clark said: "Our report reinforces the common struggle of getting young chil.
