Childhood Insomnia and Sleep Problems Problem Of Sleeping In Kids Children have a sleep problem when they have bedtime fears and cannot get to sleep because of them. You must work with your child on getting to the point where he or she feels relaxed and sleepy throughout the night. This may take a bit of time, but with the right tools, you can make this happen. Children who have difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep over a long period are more likely to have psychological disorders including anxiety disorders, depression, bipolar disorder, eating disorders, and other problems. You can treat the underlying reasons for their sleeplessness and improve their…