What May Be Causing Your Child's Headaches

Some potential triggers

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(HealthDay News) -- Kids get headaches for a lot of different reasons, just as adults do.

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The Nemours Foundation offers this list of common reasons for headaches in children:

• Not getting enough sleep, or a change in sleep habits.
• Not eating frequently enough.
• Dehydration.
• Too much TV or computer time.
• Long car or bus trips.
• Consuming too much caffeine.
• Eating too many sugary or fried foods.
• Stress.
• Listening to music that's too loud.
• Smoking.

-- Diana Kohnle