Research Around the World

Sleeping and night waking was one of the current international research topics that I ran across on the Early Childhood Australia webpage that I found pretty interesting to read more about. According to the Early Childhood Australia webpage night waking and settling are common issues among young children. Night waking can affect children from six months to four years of age. It is important to point out that waking at night is normal for the very young; it is only if this pattern continues into middle childhood that it can be a sign that there may be some issues. 

The website points out that having a relaxing ritual at bedtime is very important when putting children to sleep. The website encourages parents to read bedtime stories or sing songs or even play some soft quiet music to encourage sleep instead of playing games or letting them watch television or screens right before bed because it usually results in over-excitement. 

Early Childhood Australia (ECA) has been a voice for young children since 1938. They are the peak early childhood advocacy organization, acting in the interests of young children, their families and those in the early childhood field. ECA advocates to ensure quality, social justice and equity in all issues relating to the education and care of children aged birth to eight years. 

References:
http://www.earlychildhoodaustralia.org.au/