HEALTH Yeah! Ep29: When Kids Don’t Sleep: What Parents Should Know

00:00 Opening and Introductions 2:18 What does good sleep look like for a child? 3:00 What should parents do if they have concerns about their child's sleep? 3:20 What should parents watch out for when it comes to their child's sleep? 4:11 When might a child be referred to a pulmonologist? 5:00 When might a child be referred to an otolaryngologist? 5:58 At what point is surgery considered? 7:10 What does a sleep study look like at Stony Brook? 9:00 Surgery for pediatric obstructive sleep apnea (OSA) 11:00 Non-surgical treatment options for children with sleep problems 12:34 Continuous Positive Airway Pressure (CPAP) 13:48 Healthy sleeping habits for children 15:14 Can side effects of poor sleep mimic behaviors of ADHD? 16:35 The connection between healthy weight and sleep 18:22 Bed wetting 19:18 Shaving v. removing tonsils 21:17 Recovery and follow-up after surgery 22:17 Key Takeaways 23:50 Closing Remarks This episode explores what healthy sleep looks like for children and how parents can recognize when something isn’t right. Experts from Stony Brook Children's Hospital discuss common sleep concerns, warning signs, and when referrals to specialists such as pulmonologists or otolaryngologists are needed. In this episode, you will learn about sleep studies, treatment options, and how poor sleep can affect behavior, weight, and issues like bedwetting, as well as some key takeaways for families to support better sleep and overall well-being for children. Experts in studio: Catherine Kier, MD Mathew Ednick, DO Jaime P. Doody, MD DISCLAIMER: The information provided in this podcast is for educational and informational purposes only and is not intended as a substitute for professional medical advice, diagnosis or treatment. If you think you may have a medical emergency, call your doctor or emergency services immediately. Description of Video Studio: News desk with Stony Brook Medicine logo on the front. Big screen is behind experts with HEALTH Yeah! logo.*Transcript and more information: