{"id":17773,"date":"2025-09-15T14:04:23","date_gmt":"2025-09-15T18:04:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/?p=17773"},"modified":"2025-09-15T14:04:23","modified_gmt":"2025-09-15T18:04:23","slug":"dealing-with-childhood-insomnia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/valuecare.wpgamma.com\/index.php\/2025\/09\/15\/dealing-with-childhood-insomnia\/","title":{"rendered":"Dealing With Childhood Insomnia"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"content\" class=\"narrowcolumn\">\n<div class=\"post\">\u201cChildren have problems too! Many medicines for children contain additives, artificial colors and preservatives. Some are addictive and others may cause side effects which end up being worse than the condition that they are supposed to treat. Even some herbal medicines should not be given to children under the age of 12, unless supervised by a health care practitioner! Parents are understandably concerned and may feel confused about what they can and can not give their children.<\/p>\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>As a Psychologist and as a parent, I have seen a need for safe, effective and healthy\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natural Remedies<\/a>\u00a0especially formulated for children\u2019s health. Together with\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Native Remedies<\/a>, I have spent a lot of time in researching and formulating a range of\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Natural Remedies<\/a>\u00a0especially for young children. All remedies are herbal or homeopathic and carefully chosen for maximum effect and maximum safety, to safely heal and solve your child\u2019s problem &#8211; naturally.<\/p>\n<p>While\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Herbal Remedies<\/a>\u00a0help to heal and promote health,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/homeopathic-remedy-kits-packs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homeopathic Remedies<\/a>\u00a0work by strengthening the child\u2019s own body to heal itself. The remedies are non-addictive and presented in child-safe doses. No artificial colors or preservatives are used and manufacturing is in accordance with the highest pharmaceutical standards\u201d. &#8211; Michele Carelse, Clinical Psychologist<\/p>\n<p><strong>What causes\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleep Problems<\/a>\u00a0in children?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>We all struggle to sleep sometimes and children are no exception. Sometimes\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleep Problems<\/a>\u00a0become chronic and a pattern of\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insomnia<\/a>\u00a0sets in. This can cause much frustration for children and their parents and can even result in relationship difficulties if the problem is not addressed. If you find yourself struggling to put your child to sleep night after night, then it is important to do something about it.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Here are some of the main causes of\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insomnia<\/a>\u00a0in children and babies:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Teething<\/li>\n<li>Lack of routine and bedtime ritual<\/li>\n<li>Childhood\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/mindsoothe-depression-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Depression<\/a>,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/pure-calm-anxiety-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anxiety<\/a>\u00a0or\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/real-heal-healing-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Trauma<\/a><\/li>\n<li>Family problems<\/li>\n<li>Intestinal worms<\/li>\n<li>Diet high in sugar and stimulants like coffee and tea<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What is\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>. and how can it help?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>. is a safe and effective\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/index.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Herbal Remedy<\/a>\u00a0specially formulated by our Clinical Psychologist to calm and\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/relaxation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Relax<\/a>\u00a0young children and induce a state of\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drowsiness<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>. can safely be used by all children and babies over the age of 6 months and is gentle and non-addictive and will not drug your child. Together with consistent discipline, a regular routine and night time ritual and a loving home environment,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>. can help to break poor and irregular sleep patterns and restore peace to your home.<\/p>\n<p>As a parent, you will know that sleep remedies especially formulated for children are few and far between. In desperation many parents resort to using pain killers, cough medicines,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/sos-hista-drops-hayfever-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Antihistamines<\/a>\u00a0and other over the counter medicines. This is very bad for children and can seriously affect their health. These medicines have not been designed to use as sleep\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/immunity-plus.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">AIDS<\/a>\u00a0for children and regular use can result in addiction, nightmares and chronic\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insomnia<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>Doctors sometimes prescribe scheduled drugs for children to help them sleep. Once again, these drugs can result in addiction and do not solve the problem in the long term. Side effects are common and children are often very\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drowsy<\/a>\u00a0in the morning.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>. is different because it is formulated especially for children and uses\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Herbs<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/homeopathic-remedy-kits-packs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homeopathic Remedies<\/a>\u00a0in a natural formula which is safe and effective.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Use\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>. to:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Gently and effectively treat childhood\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insomnia<\/a>\u00a0without the risk of synthetic drugs<\/li>\n<li>Prevent night time behavioral problems and restore healthy and regular sleep patterns<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/relaxation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Relax<\/a>\u00a0and calm your child and promote natural, peaceful sleep<\/li>\n<li>Assist with\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleep Problems<\/a>\u00a0caused by teething<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><strong>What are the ingredients in\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>. contains the following effective and child-safe natural ingredients:<\/p>\n<p>Matricaria recutita (Chamomilla). In Beatrix Potter\u2019s wonderful childhood tales, Peter Rabbit\u2019s mother used\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chamomile<\/a>\u00a0to put her little bunnies to sleep &#8211; and for very good reason!\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/herbs-oils.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Chamomile<\/a>\u00a0has long been known as the world\u2019s most soothing plant and has been used by mothers of many generations to safely\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/relaxation.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Relax<\/a>\u00a0their young children and induce a state of peaceful sleepiness. Not only does it promote\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drowsiness<\/a>, but it also calms digestive upsets and\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/ibaba-colic-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colic<\/a>, soothes teething toddlers and relaxes\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/pure-calm-anxiety-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anxious<\/a>\u00a0children.<\/p>\n<p>Passiflora incarnata. Clinical studies have demonstrated the effectiveness of this herb in the treatment of\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/pure-calm-anxiety-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anxiety<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insomnia<\/a>\u00a0and it is well known and respected as a mild sedative and tranquilizer in naturopathic circles. Passiflora is also useful in treating\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/ibaba-colic-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colic<\/a>\u00a0and its high safety profile makes it a gentle, yet very effective choice for treating the symptoms of\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insomnia<\/a>\u00a0is babies and young children.<\/p>\n<p>Coffea C30.\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/homeopathic-remedy-kits-packs.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Homeopathy<\/a>\u00a0works on the principle of \u2018like treats like\u2019 and homeopathically formulated Coffea is an excellent remedy to calm the overexcited and\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/pure-calm-anxiety-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Irritable<\/a>\u00a0person. Children who become very sensitive,\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/focus-adhd-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Restless<\/a>\u00a0and \u2018unreasonable\u2019 at bedtime will benefit from this proven homeopathic remedy.<\/p>\n<p>Cina C30. Also homeopathically prepared, Cina works well for children who are\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/pure-calm-anxiety-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Irritable<\/a>, \u2018touchy\u2019 and tend to have\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/tantrum-tamer.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Temper Tantrums<\/a>\u00a0at bedtime and who often twitch, toss and turn in their sleep. Also beneficial for those who grind their teeth and for children with intestinal worms.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How do I use\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>. comes in convenient drop form, making it easy to adjust the dosage for children of different ages.<\/p>\n<p>Simply dilute the drops in about 1\/4 cup (less for the younger child) of water, juice or warm milk about 15 minutes before bedtime.<\/p>\n<p>Dosage: 6 months &#8211; 12 years: 1 or 2 drops per age year of the child about 15 minutes before bed. Do not exceed 15 drops.<\/p>\n<p>For children with stubborn\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleep Problems<\/a>, it is better to give the lower dose and then repeat if necessary within 30-45 minutes. Should the child wake up more than 3 hours later, dosage may be repeated again.<\/p>\n<p>Dosage: Children over 12 years old: 15 &#8211; 20 drops or use\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SerenitePlus<\/a>\u00a0Drops for teenagers and adults.<\/p>\n<p>Babies younger than 6 months old: Use Triple Complex\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/sleep-tonic-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleep Tonic<\/a><\/p>\n<p><strong>How quickly does\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>. work?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>. is concentrated and especially formulated for rapid absorption into the system.\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Drowsiness<\/a>\u00a0usually results within 5 &#8211; 10 minutes.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How has\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>. helped others?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>\u201cMy daughter is 5 years old and has been having nightmares &#8211; she is afraid to go to sleep. I got so desperate I am ashamed to say that I even gave her a big dose of cough medicine and paracetamol to try and get some peace. (which I will never do again) Thank you for a wonderful product that has really worked. Even the nightmares have gone!\u201d Jill, Pinetown, KZN.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cWe have struggled to get our twins to sleep ever since they were born and have always been reluctant to use anything that might harm their health. We tried\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>.on a friend\u2019s recommendation and have been very impressed from the very first day. Peace reigns in our house in the evenings once again!!!\u201d Bill and Karen, Cape Town.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am very happy to be able to recommend\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>.to any parent. It is very effective and has helped to settle my daughter at night without the usual fuss and struggle that used to go on for hours. It is great to have a natural product that works so well without causing any harm.\u201d Sara, Edgemead<\/p>\n<p>\u201cAs a single mother I could not face another night with my 3 year old. Every bedtime was a struggle and ended in both of us in tears. This\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>.has been a miracle for me and I am more confident with my child again\u201d. Fiona D.<\/p>\n<p>\u201cI am a grandmother bringing up my grandson and I have found it so much more difficult than with my own children. He is afraid and has nightmares which keep us both awake. At bedtime it is as if nothing can go right and every little thing upsets him. he will not even allow me to hold him as I did with my own kids when they fussed at night. After trying nearly everything on the shelf, I tried the internet and came up with your website. Thanks to you for a very effective product and a peaceful night in my house again!\u201d Carol<\/p>\n<p><strong>Is there anything else I can do to help my child?<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Develop a consistent night time routine with supper, bath and a bed time story every night at the same time<\/li>\n<li>Keep evenings calm and avoid boisterous games and TV programs<\/li>\n<li>Eat the evening meal at least 90 &#8211; 120 minutes before bedtime and avoid heavy meals with lots of meat &#8211; pasta, rice, potatoes are better<\/li>\n<li>Have a snack containing a soft biscuit and a glass of warm milk before bed (no food or drinks high in sugar content)<\/li>\n<li>Avoid coffee, tea, chocolate drinks and other stimulant foods<\/li>\n<li>Add Triple Complex\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/sleep-tonic-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Sleep Tonic<\/a>\u00a0to the daily use of\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>. for children who have struggled with\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Insomnia<\/a>\u00a0from infancy<\/li>\n<li>Add\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/ibaba-colic-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">iBaba<\/a>\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/ibaba-colic-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colic<\/a>\u00a0Calmer for infants with severe teething and\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/ibaba-colic-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Colic<\/a>\u00a0problems<\/li>\n<li>For children over 6 who have symptoms of\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/mindsoothe-depression-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Depression<\/a>\u00a0or an\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/pure-calm-anxiety-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Anxiety<\/a>\u00a0disorder, combine\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/serenite-jr-childhood-insomnia-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Serenite Jr<\/a>. with\u00a0<a href=\"\/remedies-treatments\/mindsoothe-depression-remedy.html\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">MindSoothe<\/a>\u00a0Jr. and\/or KiddieCalmer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>\u201cChildren have problems too! Many medicines for children contain additives, artificial colors and preservatives. Some are addictive and others may cause side effects which end up being worse than the condition that they are supposed to treat. 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