Adrenaline vs Melatonin
Why Some Children Struggle to Sleep (and What Really Helps). Many parents describe the same puzzling scene: Their child is yawning one minute…wide awake, restless, or emotional the next.
If bedtime often feels like a battle in your home, you’re not alone. Many parents describe the same puzzling scene: Their child is yawning one minute…wide awake, restless, or emotional the next. The reason often comes down to a quiet tug-of-war happening inside your child’s body, between adrenaline and melatonin . Two powerful chemicals, very different jobs Melatonin is the body’s natural sleep hormone. It helps the brain slow down, tells the body it’s safe to rest, and gently guides children towards sleep. Adrenaline , on the other hand, does the opposite. It’s the “alert” hormone, designed t