Sleep is a crucial part of healthy living. Sometimes, children experience problems sleeping due to factors beyond their control. This includes bedwetting and nightmares. Children learn best when they’ve had a good night’s rest. Learn more about helping your child sleep soundly:

Accidental bedwetting is common among young children. Learn steps you can take to encourage your child to have drier days or nights:

• Bedwetting: Should I Do Something About My Child's Bedwetting?
• Bedwetting: Should My Child See a Doctor?
• Moisture Alarms for Bedwetting
• Motivational Therapy for Bedwetting

Children may occasionally experience nightmares or night terrors. Although scary, these are not harmful to your child. Some children may sleepwalk, which can be dangerous if they try to walk out of the house or climb out a window. Learn more about night terrors, nightmares and sleepwalking:

• Calling Out and Getting Out of Bed
• Nightmares and Other Sleep Problems in Children
• Night Terrors and Nightmares