Sleep Archives

Sleep tips for kids

August 29, 2018/in 0-1 year, 1-2 years, 13-18 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Family Life, Right Feature, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Technology/by Rise and Shine

Follow these sleep tips for kids to help your little ones get a good night’s rest.

Steps to take for a successful back-to-school transition

August 22, 2018/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Back to School, Doctor’s Visits, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Learning and School, Right Feature, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Kurt Newman, M.D., president and CEO of Children’s National Health System, shares tips on how to make returning to a school routine easier on your child.

Back-to-school health tips

August 17, 2018/in 13-18 years, 6-12 years, Allergies, Back to School, Diseases and Conditions, Doctor’s Visits, Eating and Nutrition, Healthy Eating, Learning and School, Right Feature, School Health, Sleep, Sleep Routines, Vaccines/by Rise and Shine

Follow these back-to-school health tips to help prepare for a successful new school year.

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Later middle school start times may benefit teens

May 4, 2018/in Healthy Sleep, Homework and Grades, Learning and School, Right Feature, Sleep, Sleep Problems, Sleep Routines/by Rise and Shine

New research shows later middle school start times help children gain a competitive edge in the classroom and on the sports field, and become more engaged with family, friends, and peers.

How to help a child who is afraid of the dark

April 30, 2018/in 1-2 years, 3-5 years, 6-12 years, Emotions and Behavior, Phobias, Right Feature, Sleep, Sleep Problems/by Rise and Shine

Some children develop a fear of the dark without any specific reason, while others can point to a specific event. Regardless of how it starts, there are a few steps you can take to help your child in this area.