{"id":44484,"date":"2011-08-17T16:04:08","date_gmt":"2011-08-17T20:04:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/?p=44484"},"modified":"2011-08-23T13:34:54","modified_gmt":"2011-08-23T17:34:54","slug":"back-to-bed","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/today.uconn.edu\/2011\/08\/back-to-bed\/","title":{"rendered":"Back to Bed"},"content":{"rendered":"

Article published in Sept. 2011 Issue of UConn House Call<\/em><\/p>\n

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Jennifer Papa Kanaan, M.D.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n

When your child is excessively sleepy, it can be hard on the whole family. For some children and teens, poor sleep is an ongoing problem, and the side effects can compromise physical and mental health. Regularly disrupted sleep can affect mood, attention span, grades, and behavior \u2014 not to mention the sleep of parents and caregivers.<\/p>\n

At UConn\u2019s Sleep Disorders Center<\/a>, physician and staff specialists are equipped to diagnose a full range of sleep-related conditions and work with your referring physician to find the best treatment options. \u201cGood sleep is critical for good health in young children and teens,\u201d says Dr. Jennifer Kanaan<\/a>, an expert in sleep disorders in women, children, and teens. \u201cWhen a child is having sleep difficulties, you may notice changes in behavior or grades.\u00a0 Social interactions, ability to concentrate or follow directions may change as well.\u00a0 Interestingly adults and children respond to insufficient sleep differently.\u00a0 In contrast to a sleepy adult, sleepy children paradoxically can be hyperactive.\u00a0 They also are much more sensitive to insufficient sleep than an adult.\u201d<\/p>\n

Sleep needs change throughout a child\u2019s life, so it is important to talk to your pediatrician about the amount of sleep your child needs for good health.\u00a0 Teenagers, who traditionally need 9 to 9.5 hours of sleep per night, frequently do not get the amount of sleep they need.\u00a0 This can dramatically affect their emotional health.\u00a0 Insufficient sleep has been tied to adolescent suicides.<\/p>\n

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Dr. Kanaan Discusses Pediatric Sleep on\u00a0WTIC Radio<\/a>\u2019s \u201cFace Connecticut\u201d Sunday, August 14.<\/strong><\/p>\n

Listen to the Broadcast ><\/a><\/p>\n

Dr. Jennifer Kanaan is a board certified sleep physician who also holds board certifications in pulmonary and critical care. She has a special interest in pediatric and adolescent sleep. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kanaan, call 800-535-6232.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n

It is also critical to report snoring to your physician as it often times is a sign of an undiagnosed sleeping disorder.\u00a0 It is not normal for a child to snore.\u00a0 Additionally difficulties initiating and maintaining sleep are symptoms that should be discussed at a physician visit.<\/p>\n

If you see \u2014 or hear \u2014\u00a0signs of poor sleep in your child or teen, the UConn Sleep Disorders Center can provide a comprehensive sleep evaluation with state-of-the-art diagnostic equipment in a restful atmosphere. If overnight testing is needed, in-room accommodations are available so a parent or caregiver can stay with their child.<\/p>\n

Dr. Jennifer Kanaan is a board certified sleep physician who also holds board certifications in pulmonary and critical care. She has a special interest in pediatric and adolescent sleep. To schedule an appointment with Dr. Kanaan, call 800-535-6232.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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