7 steps to help your kid get more sleep
If your kid’s tired during the day, it’s time to re-evaluate what’s happening at bedtime to help them get more sleep all night long. We asked the experts how parents can help their kids sleep longer and more soundly.
1. Keep the room cozy and cool
We sleep best in a dark and comfortably cool environment, says Shelly Weiss, a neurologist at Toronto?s Hospital for Sick Children. Blackout curtains can help keep the room dark in the evening or early morning. If your child uses a night light, make sure the bulb is dim, and consider weaning them off it if they are having difficulty sleeping. Some kids sleep better with a gentle noise machine that blocks out sounds from inside or outside the home.
2. Have a healthy meal schedule
Consuming balanced meals at consistent times helps our bodies develop biological rhythms. For example, eating breakfast at the same time every day will prime your body to wake up to eat. A family dinner in the evening will signal to the body that bedtime is near. Avoid giving kids caffeinated foods and beverages like chocolate and pop. 3. Implement independent sleep
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