Quiz: Do You Make the Dream Team? | Caremark Health Resources

Most parents are prepared for the sleepless nights that come with having an infant, but few expect them to last more than a few months. Seasoned moms and dads know, however, that what with bad dreams, extra glasses of water, and monsters under the bed, there's a good chance they won't enjoy a full eight hours of uninterrupted sleep until their kids are practically grown up. A little knowledge goes a long way toward getting the young ones off to the Land of Nod. See how you measure up.

1. How many hours of sleep does the average three-year-old need each day?

a. Eight to ten
b. 10 to 12
c. 14 to 15

2. It's okay to let a child stay up late once in a while. True or false?

True
False

3. Hyperactivity can be a sign that your child isn't getting enough sleep. True or false?

True
False

4. Children often have nightmares just before mastering a major developmental skill, such as walking or toilet training. True or false?

True
False

5. Night terrors are extremely disturbing nightmares. True or false?

True
False

6. It's a good idea to wake your child if she's sleepwalking, so that she doesn't hurt herself. True or false?

True
False

Last updated Oct 28, 2009

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