If you think that hypnosis sounds kooky, and are only trying it out of desperation, your child may not take it seriously enough to participate. Manage your expectations.

When you think of hypnosis, you might picture those stage shows where a hypnotist somehow encourages volunteers to do crazy things such as cluck like a chicken. However, a growing body of evidence ...

But hypnosis is much more than than this — a form of entertainment called "stage hypnosis." In fact, a growing body of evidence supports hypnosis for sleep, anxiety and even gastrointestinal issues.

When performed by a qualified medical professional, hypnosis may provide some modest benefit in treating anxiety and pain.

What do you think about when you think about hypnosis? If you're anything like me: Derren Brown trying to tune the nation into a trance through the telly; images of a swinging pocket watch; the ...