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A child with epilepsy during a seizure

Seizure first aid and safety

October 8, 2018/in Diseases and Conditions, First Aid, Infants, Injury and First Aid, Neurological, Right Feature, School Aged, Sleep, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

A few simple actions can make a huge difference in someone experiencing a seizure.

mom reading book to son and daughter in bed

Toddler sleep tips part 2: bedtime

October 1, 2018/in Healthy Sleep, Infants, Right Feature, Sleep, Toddlers /by Children's National

Dr. Daniel Lewin explains how to ease the bedtime process and cope with more verbal and active toddlers.

Family sitting at a table in a library.

Easing your kids into a routine

September 28, 2018/in Back to School, Eating and Nutrition, Family Life, Healthy Eating, Homework and Grades, Infants, Learning and School, Lifestyle, Right Feature, School Aged, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Easing your kids into a routine is no easy task, but here are a few things to keep in mind.

little girl sleeping with cat

Toddler sleep tips part 1: the basics

September 24, 2018/in Healthy Sleep, Infants, Right Feature, Sleep, Toddlers /by Children's National

According to the National Sleep Foundation, toddlers need 12-14 hours of sleep, including naps.

two girls in bed looking at a tablet

The negative effects of electronic devices at bedtime

September 17, 2018/in Family Life, Healthy Sleep, Infants, Right Feature, School Aged, Sleep, Technology, Teens, Toddlers /by Children's National

Did you know that the light emitted by electronic devices such as iPads and iPhones can lead to sleepless nights?