Children in day care: Settling them for sleep

Abstract

Settling toddlers and preschoolers for sleep can be either an enjoyable interlude or a source of frustration for parents and day care providers. Resistance to sleep occurs among normal children of normal parents. Neuromuscular relaxation as a method of resolving sleep disturbances is effective on a consistent basis. This method can be learned by parents and providers using the detailed description provided in this article.