Most children will experience growing pains. Many will have leg pain at night, especially during growth spurts. But, if the leg pain continues after the growth spurt, the pain may be due to something else. Some children complain of a creepy crawly feeling or the feeling of spiders on their legs. If this feeling keeps them up at night, they may have restless legs …Continue reading →
Louella Amos, MD
Bad dreams and nighttime screams
With Halloween around the corner this month, horror movies are filling our theaters and TV guides. If your child has bad dreams, avoid these films and pay attention to what your child watches on TV.
Nightmares occur at all ages, but the peak ages are between 3 and 6 years old, when most children’s imaginations blossom. The content of these dreams varies across the age groups. Younger children may dream about separation from parents, shots at the doctor’s office or scary monsters. Older children may have nightmares about stories they’ve seen …Continue reading →