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September 2013 • #59
A Note from the Medical Editor
For many children, it is hard to adjust after a summer of late nights and sleeping in. A good night’s sleep is one of the keys to good health at any age, so it is especially important for children to develop sleep routines to ensure a lifetime of healthy sleep habits.

Read on for more information and tips to help your kids (and you) get a better night’s sleep.

Sweet Dreams!
~Jennifer Shu, MD, FAAP
Medical Editor, HealthyChildren.org
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