In response to my last posting, a reader pointed out that it is very important to consider the underlying emotional issues which may be at the heart of the sleep disturbance, in this case, that of a 6 year old girl who visited her parents' bedroom several times a week, and needed to be tucked back to bed by her father.

I absolutely agree, and want to emphasize my belief that anxiety and other underlying emotional issues can and do have a profound effect on sleep, both in kids and adults... Read More