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『부모도 반의사가 되어야
한다 www.koreapediatrics.com 중
‘아들 딸 조건 없는 진정한 사랑으로 키우세요 그리고 인성교육은 이렇게‘ 양서각 출간에서 퍼온 글
http://blog.naver.com/drsangwonlee에 글을 올리면서 인사 드립니다.
안녕하세요
온 세상 한국 부모님 여러분!!!!!!!!!!!!
전 세계 8천만 한인 필독 진정한 육아 바이블 읽기 운동에 동참해 주시기를 바랍니다.
미국 소아과전문의, 한국 소아청소년과 전문의 이상원 Dr. John Sangwon
Lee, MD, FAAP 는 고국과 전 세계 8천 만 한인들에게 자녀 육아, 건강증진,
질병진단 치료, 예방, 자녀를 진정으로 사랑하는 방법, 수면, 소아청소년 성교육, 인성교육 등에 관한 자녀 육아 필독 바이블을 온 세상 8천만 한인들에게 선물로 다음 정보들을 드리고 싶습니다.
1. http://www.koreapediatrics.com/부모도 반의사가 되어야 한다-약 20,000 여 쪽. 13412 제목, 2013년 출시 소아과 웹사이트 이상원 운영
2.소아가정의학 백과-618쪽, 1988년 출간
3.소아가정간호백과-부모도 반의사가 되어야 한다-1076쪽, 1998년 청문각 출간
4.신생아 영유아 학령기아 사춘기아 성장발육 육아-623쪽 2014년 좋은땅 출간
5.신생아 성장 발육 양호 질병, 610쪽 2014년 좋은땅 출간
6.모유 모유수유 이유 308쪽, 2014년 좋은땅 출간
7.소아청소년 뇌전증(간질)+뇌전증 백문 백답, 240쪽 2015년 좋은땅 출간
8.임신에서 신생아 돌보기까지, 약 300쪽 1998년 청문각 출간
9.아들 딸 이렇게 사랑해서 키우세요, 210쪽 역저 전 세계 명작 Ross Campbell 의학박사 저 1988년 서문당 출간
11.마약과 아이들 약 200쪽 , 1988년 출간
12.아들 딸 조건 없는 진정한 사랑으로 키우세요 그리고 인성교육은 이렇게 2016년 양서걱 출간 647쪽
13.”https://www.flickr.com/people/drleesangwon
14.http://blog.naver.com/drsangwonlee
15,https://www.facebook.com/drleesangwon
16.Newyorkkorea.netd의 Pediatric columnist
그 외
고국과 전 세계 한인 남녀 노소 여러분의 삶의 기본 필 수조건 중 하나인 건강증진을 위해 어디선지 언제든지 누구든지 쉽게 접해서
읽을 수 있는 한글 건강 증진 정보가 들어 있는 육아 정보 바이블이 필요한때가
한 세기 이상 지났다고 생각합니다.
여유가 있으면 전 세계 한인 각 가정에 육아 바이블을 전부 증정하고 싶습니다.
시간이 있으면 사랑하는 한인 부모님들께 육아 바이블 전부를 크게 소리 내어
읽어 드리고 싶습니다.
물론 부족한 면도 있을 수 있습니다. 다른 육아 바이블을 참조하면서 자녀들을 육아하면 자녀들은 분명히 행복하게 자랄 것이라고 저는 확신합니다.
이상원 드림
미국 커네티컷 주 의사면허증 #016370
한국 의사면허증 #7794
미국 소아과학회 명예회원
한국소아청소년과 전문의
미국 Top 소아과 전문의
Copyrightⓒ 2017 John Sangwon Lee, MD.FAAP
위 포스팅 내용의 대부분은 www.koreapediatrics.com에 있는 내용들입니다. 전문적인 면도 있지만 소아청소년 자녀 양육에 많은 도움이 되리라고 믿습니다. 그러나 여기에 있는 정보는 여러분의 의사로부터 얻는 정보와 치료를 대신할 수 없습니다. www.koreapediatrics.com 부모도 반의사가 되어야 한다(소아가정간호백과)
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Sleep Problems in Children and Adolescents
**Excerpt from “Raise Your Sons and Daughters with Unconditional, True Love and Character Education Like This” by Lee Sang-won, published by Yangseogak**
■ Reasons Why Infants and Toddlers Do Not Sleep Well
There are many reasons why infants (from 1 to 12 months old) or toddlers (from 1 to 6 years old) have trouble sleeping. Let’s examine some of the common causes.
When trying to put infants to sleep while ignoring their normal sleep patterns
When they are hungry
When they are too tired
When they have symptoms, signs, or illnesses such as:
Growing pains
Restless Legs Syndrome
Various infectious diseases
Muscle pain
Gastroesophageal reflux
Irritable Gastrointestinal Syndrome
Asthma
Lead poisoning
Lactose intolerance
Food intolerance
Obesity
Headache
Migraine
Allergy
Atopic dermatitis. If there is mental or physical pain, such as blockage sleep apnea, one may wake up frequently during the night, be unable to sleep soundly, or fall asleep. Parental discord
Family problems
When parents are under significant stress
When a parent is suffering from depression
When a family member has passed away
After the age of 3 to 4 months, when the infant sleeps in the parents’ bedroom or bed with them, or is made to sleep alone in a separate bedroom
For some infants and toddlers, falling asleep is more difficult when the environment is too quiet
Separation anxiety, fear of the dark, or fear of strangers
When there are changes in the environment
When the family has moved to a new home
When relatives are visiting
When unfamiliar guests are visiting
When friends are visiting
When traveling or being hospitalized
When a surgical procedure is scheduled or following surgery
When a favorite toy or transitional object—which the child usually plays with and sleeps alongside—is taken away or withheld
When the diaper is wet
When taking certain types of medication
When experiencing sleep-related issues, such as nightmares
When psychological issues—such as stress or anxiety—arise in the parent-child relationship
When experiencing stress due to forced or inappropriate toilet training
When sleep training is not applied consistently, or when parents disagree on sleep training methods
When a new sibling is born
When going to bed immediately after being disciplined
If the bedroom is kept brightly lit, the pineal gland in the brain reduces its secretion of the hormone melatonin; consequently, falling asleep becomes difficult. Source: NEJM Journal Watch, May 2018; AAP NEWS, July 2018
Other Reasons
■ When infants or toddlers have trouble falling asleep or wake up frequently during the night
Parents often struggle when their infants or toddlers have difficulty falling asleep or fail to get enough sleep.
However, most such sleep patterns are entirely normal.
Sleep issues are particularly common in children between the ages of 6 months and 3 years.
In most instances where parents worry that their young children have a “sleep problem,” the issue does not actually lie with the child; rather, what appears to be a problem is simply a variation within the range of normal sleep patterns for that age group.
Nevertheless, parents may still experience significant anxiety regarding these normal variations in their children’s sleep habits.
Specifically, it is quite common for sleep difficulties—such as trouble falling asleep or frequent nighttime awakenings—to arise when infants or toddlers are placed to sleep alone in their own beds or bedrooms. (See p. 00: Adequate Sleep)
In the past, when young grandchildren lived in the same household as their grandparents, the grandparents would often share a bedroom with the children, watching over them to ensure they slept soundly.
In households with limited living space, older siblings would look after their younger brothers and sisters—day and night—and share a room with them. If a younger sibling felt frightened, the older sibling would offer comfort and reassurance, protecting them like a parent or a close friend.
Furthermore, in most cases, it was customary for parents to share a bedroom with their young children.
However, the culture surrounding family sleep habits has changed drastically in recent times.
The daily lives of young couples today differ vastly from those of just a few decades ago.
Within a few years, it is projected that one out of every three households will consist of a single person living alone. As family structures and parents’ daily routines have evolved with the times, the sleep patterns of infants and toddlers have undergone significant changes, leading to a rise in sleep-related issues among young children.
Infants and toddlers often resist going to sleep at the bedtime set by their parents; they may frequently wake up crying while sleeping alone in their own bedrooms or beds, or they may simply refuse to sleep by themselves. Generally, such variations in infant and toddler sleep patterns are considered normal.
Furthermore, it is a common occurrence for young children to end up sleeping alongside their parents in the parental bed sometime during the night. Due to these various, yet normal, fluctuations in their children’s sleep patterns, many parents are unable to get a full night’s rest.
For dual-income parents, this can create difficulties in effectively managing their full-time professional responsibilities.
Moreover, these issues can significantly disrupt the overall flow of daily life within the household.
For these reasons, many parents visit pediatric clinics seeking medical advice and frequently ask questions regarding how best to help their newborns and young children sleep soundly.
For instance, a common question is: “At what age is it appropriate to start having our child sleep alone in their own bedroom?” Some parents also have questions.
They might ask: “Which sleeping arrangement is best for an infant or toddler’s growth and development—
sleep training them to sleep alone in their own bedroom or bed;
having them sleep in their own bed placed within the parents’ bedroom;
or having all three—both parents and the child—sleep together in the parents’ bed or bedroom?”
■ Common Sleep Issues in Infants and Toddlers
Most infants and toddlers strongly dislike sleeping alone in their own bedrooms without their parents present. There are various reasons for this.
By understanding the normal growth and development of infants and toddlers, one can easily grasp why they are reluctant to sleep alone in their own rooms.
Even newborns dislike being alone; they desire to be constantly with their parents, seeking continuous eye contact, physical affection, focused attention, and care.
By 2 to 3 months of age, an infant may beam with smiles the moment their mother appears before them, yet become frightened if she disappears from their line of sight—even for a brief moment. Thus, they have a strong aversion to being left alone.
Infants aged 4 to 5 months begin to show signs of stranger anxiety; they become fearful upon seeing unfamiliar faces, learn to distinguish between their parents and strangers, and are reluctant to leave their parents’ side. They become anxious if their parents are not nearby; in severe cases, this can even develop into separation anxiety disorder.
Between 6 and 9 months of age, infants become even more averse to being alone—whether during the day or night—and prefer to be constantly in the company of their parents or other familiar caregivers. Furthermore, they become fearful of being separated from their parents in the slightest. Consequently, it is during this period that “separation anxiety” often emerges. It is a common occurrence.
Most toddlers aged 1 to 3 dislike being left alone, even for a moment. Due to this characteristic of normal growth and development, infants and toddlers naturally dislike being by themselves—and they particularly dislike sleeping alone in a dark room.
Most infants, starting around six months of age, experience significantly heightened fear when left alone in dark places, especially at night. For this very reason, if an infant is made to sleep alone in a pitch-black room, they may become terrified, resist sleeping by themselves, struggle to fall asleep, and wake up frequently throughout the night.
As adults, mothers and fathers typically share a single bedroom and a single bed. Given this reality, recommending that parents begin “sleep training”—forcing an infant (as young as 4 to 6 months old) to sleep alone in a separate, dark bedroom—seems, in some respects, unrealistic.
We must carefully reconsider whether raising infants through such sleep training methods is truly in the best interest of their emotional and developmental growth.
When comparing the three primary sleep arrangements—having the infant sleep in their own crib within the parents’ bedroom, having the infant sleep alone in their own separate bedroom, or having the infant sleep directly in the parents’ bed—it remains unclear which method is definitively superior.
The younger the infant or toddler, the less inclined they are to sleep alone in a separate bedroom without their parents present.
Young infants and toddlers require a constant sense of receiving physical affection, loving eye contact, and focused attention and care from their parents in order to fall asleep properly and sleep soundly.
In other words, they need to receive a continuous stream of appropriate physical contact, love, and affectionate eye contact from their parents to ensure they can both fall asleep easily and get a full night’s rest.
In today’s complex, fast-paced, and hectic world—where parents (and particularly dual-income couples) often find themselves staying up all night… Consistently providing loving and attentive care to a young child who struggles to sleep is, in reality, no easy task.
Simply because a young child has trouble sleeping, parents cannot realistically overhaul their entire daily routines—nor can they easily change their jobs—to accommodate the baby’s specific sleep patterns.
For various reasons, there is no single, simple solution for resolving a young child’s sleep issues in a way that seamlessly fits into the parents’ existing daily routines. However, there are various strategies available; some of these are outlined below.
If your baby has difficulty falling asleep or wakes up frequently during the night, try the following methods to help them settle down.
By gaining a solid understanding of normal growth and developmental milestones, parents can gain deeper insights into the nature of sleep in young children.
It has been reported that sleep problems in children with neurodevelopmental conditions—such as Autism Spectrum Disorder, Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder (ADHD), and intellectual disabilities—show significant improvement following treatment with melatonin. (Source: AAP NEWS, July 2018)
■ Strategies for Helping Infants and Toddlers Sleep Well
For the sake of convenience, newborns and young infants will be referred to simply as “babies” in this text. If a baby has trouble falling asleep or cries continuously, check to see if they are hungry, in pain, too cold or too hot, have a wet diaper, are seeking attention, or if there is any other underlying reason preventing them from sleeping.
Some babies feel less afraid of the dark—and consequently less anxious—if a light is kept on to illuminate their bedroom. Conversely, other babies sleep better when the room is completely dark. Placing a transitional object—such as a stuffed animal or a favorite toy—right next to the baby in their crib can help them feel less alone and provide a greater sense of comfort.
When attempting to teach a baby to sleep independently, place them in their crib and, for the first few days, remain by the bedside for 30 to 60 minutes until the baby has fallen into a deep sleep. During this time, you may sing lullabies, read picture books, or speak softly to the baby until they are fully asleep. However, once the baby has been placed in the crib, you should refrain from picking them up or allowing them to get out of their bed or sleeping area.
If you have waited by the crib for 30 to 60 minutes and the baby still has not fallen asleep—perhaps continuing to ask to play or fussing restlessly—you must then decide how to proceed: should you continue attempting to put them to sleep using the same method, or should you take the baby out to play a little longer before attempting to put them to sleep again? If you wish to continue putting your baby to sleep using this method, lay the baby down in their crib, say, “I love you. Now you must sleep by yourself,” and simply leave the nursery.
At this point, the baby may—out of necessity—fall asleep on their own, play alone for a while before drifting off, cry continuously until sleep finally comes, or simply keep crying without ever falling asleep.
If the baby continues to cry, take a moment to reconsider the possible reasons for their distress—such as whether they are sick, hungry, or too hot—and, if necessary, perform a thorough head-to-toe check, just as a doctor would. However, unless there is a specific, valid reason preventing the baby from sleeping, allow them to remain in their crib and fall asleep on their own, even if they continue to cry.
While this approach may seem somewhat cold, it is the recommended method for sleep training.
The following evening, put the baby to sleep using the exact same method, but reduce the amount of time you wait by the crib by 5 to 10 minutes compared to the previous night.
Over the next one to two weeks, continue this process, gradually shortening the time you spend by the baby’s crib a little more each day.
On the final day, after laying the baby down alone in their crib or nursery, simply say to them: “You must sleep by yourself now. I love you.” You should simply say, “Good night,”—regardless of the child’s age—and then immediately leave the bedroom.
If you teach sleeping habits in this manner, the child will learn and fully understand that they must sleep on their own, and consequently, they will sleep soundly.
Of course, this method of sleep training can be modified slightly to suit the specific lifestyle patterns of the parents and the child.
There are also many physicians who argue that parents sleeping in the same bedroom as their infant does not hinder the child’s mental development.
One crucial point of caution is that you must never administer sleeping pills to an infant simply because they are having trouble sleeping.
Every infant possesses their own unique and natural sleep pattern.
If an infant or toddler is experiencing sleep-related issues—such as difficulty falling asleep or frequent awakenings during the night—consulting a physician to identify the underlying cause is an excellent step to take as part of the sleep training process.
[Excerpted from]
*Parents, You Too Must Become Half-Physicians*
(www.koreapediatrics.com)
[Excerpted from the book]
*Raise Your Sons and Daughters with Unconditional, True Love—And Here Is How to Teach Character Education*
(Published by Yangseogak)Greetings as I post this entry on my blog:
http://blog.naver.com/drsangwonleeHello!To all Korean parents across the globe!I invite you to join the worldwide reading campaign for *The True Parenting Bible*—a must-read guide for the 80 million Koreans living around the world.Dr. John Sangwon Lee, MD, FAAP—a board-certified pediatrician in both the U.S. and Korea—wishes to present the following information as a gift to the 80 million Koreans in his homeland and abroad. This serves as an essential “Parenting Bible” covering topics such as child-rearing, health promotion, disease diagnosis and treatment, preventive care, how to truly love your children, sleep habits, adolescent sex education, and character education.
1. http://www.koreapediatrics.com/Parents-Must-Become-Half-Physicians—Medications 20,000+ pages. 13,412 entries; Pediatric Website (Dr. Lee Sang-won, Operator), launched in 2013.
2. *Encyclopedia of Pediatric and Family Medicine* — 618 pages, published in 1988.
3. *Encyclopedia of Pediatric and Family Nursing: Parents, Too, Must Become Half-Doctors* — 1,076 pages, published by Cheongmungak in 1998.
4. *Growth, Development, and Parenting: From Newborns and Infants to School-Aged and Adolescent Children* — 623 pages, published by Joeunttang in 2014.
5. *Newborns: Growth, Development, Care, and Illnesses* — 610 pages, published by Joeunttang in 2014.
6. *Breast Milk, Breastfeeding, and Weaning* — 308 pages, published by Joeunttang in 2014.
7. *Pediatric and Adolescent Epilepsy (Seizures) + 100 Questions and Answers on Epilepsy* — 240 pages, published by Joeunttang in 2015.
8. *From Pregnancy to Newborn Care* — Approx. 300 pages, published by Cheongmungak in 1998.
9. *Raise Your Sons and Daughters with Love Like This* — 210 pages; a translated work of the world-renowned classic by Dr. Ross Campbell, published by Seomundang in 1988.
11. *Drugs and Children* — Approx. 200 pages, published in 1988.
12. *Raise Your Sons and Daughters with True, Unconditional Love—Plus: How to Teach Character Education* — 647 pages, published by Yangseogak in 2016.
13. https://www.flickr.com/people/drleesangwon
14. http://blog.naver.com/drsangwonlee
15. https://www.facebook.com/drleesangwon
16. Pediatric Columnist for Newyorkkorea.net
And others.
For Koreans in the homeland and Korean men and women worldwide. I believe that the time has long since come—indeed, it is over a century overdue—for a comprehensive “Parenting Bible” written in Korean. This resource is designed to be easily accessible to everyone—young and old alike, anywhere and at any time—and contains vital health promotion information, which stands as one of the fundamental prerequisites for a fulfilling life.
If I had the means, I would wish to personally gift a copy of this Parenting Bible to every single Korean household across the globe.
If I had the time, I would wish to sit down with every beloved Korean parent and read this entire Parenting Bible aloud to them.
Of course, there may be areas where this work falls short. However, I am fully confident that if you utilize this resource—perhaps in conjunction with other parenting guides—your children will undoubtedly grow up to be happy and well-adjusted individuals.
Sincerely,
Sangwon Lee, MD, FAAP
U.S. Medical License #016370 (Connecticut)
Korean Medical License #7794
Honorary Fellow, American Academy of Pediatrics (FAAP)
Board-Certified Pediatrician (Korea)
Top Pediatrician (USA)
Copyright © 2017 John Sangwon Lee, MD, FAAP
Most of the content featured in this post is derived from the website www.koreapediatrics.com. While the material is professional in nature, I firmly believe it will serve as an invaluable aid in raising your children and adolescents. However, please note that the information provided herein is not intended to replace the medical advice or treatment you receive from your personal physician. Source: www.koreapediatrics.com — *Parents, Too, Must Become Half-Doctors* (Encyclopedia of Pediatric Home Care)
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