Tag Archive for: sleep

Sleeping smiling baby.

Q&A: How much sleep does my child need?

Although getting enough sleep is an important part of a child’s health and well-being, there are times to worry and times to be reassured.

Teenage boy sleeping

How to boost your teen’s sleep health

Five easy ways to help your teen get a good night’s sleep.

Two little girls lying in bed.

Five ways to prepare your child for their first sleepover

In her latest post, psychologist Eleanor Mackey, Ph.D., discusses how to decide when your child is ready for a sleepover.

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Transitioning from a crib to a bed

Establishing a solid bedtime routine before the transition is the most important activity to help your child adapt to the change.

Sleep deprived teen asleep at their desk

Effects of sleep deprivation in teens

Here are a few ways that sleep deprivation and inadequate timing of sleep can affect your teen’s overall well-being.