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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Featured Articles |
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The Healthy Children Show: Sleep (Video) |
Pint-sized host Little Laura delights and enlightens parents in a new animated video on safe sleep environments and ways to get baby to sleep. Go >
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Bunk Beds: Safety Information for Parents |
Children love bunk beds, and with just a few simple precautions, you can rest easy knowing your child is safe at home and at sleepovers. Go >
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Drowsy Teen Drivers |
Did you know sleepiness is a leading cause of car crashes among drivers aged 16 to 29 years? Learn more here. Go >
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Featured Tip |
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Place babies to sleep on their backs every night, for every nap.
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Check out these great resources for parents:
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