Sound sleep, for long enough every night, with consistent bed and wake-up times are critical for kids’ health. A child development expert suggests some overarching tips to help get you there.
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A veteran school administrator offers insights on how children’s caretakers can better prepare them for a new school year.
Early childhood is the critical time in which the foundations of life-long habits are built. Developing healthy sleep habits can set children on the right path for better future health and wellbeing.
From birdsong to window-tapping professionals to bleeping symphonies, morning alarms have come a long way.
Good mental health is the ability to adapt to changes and stress. Whatever school looks like, parents can help keep kids’ social-emotional development on track in these four areas.
One in four children will experience sleep problems before their 10th birthday. Here are the top factors, plus steps parents can take to give their kids (and themselves) a good night’s sleep.
Daylight saving time starts this weekend, and it can often be the beginning of new dramas getting kids to bed. Here’s how to make the transition a little smoother.
Many adolescents have trouble sleeping - but limiting screen use is not the solution. When used correctly, bedtime use of devices can be beneficial to mental health, without harming sleep quality.
Messaging friends on social media at night is often a source of sleep problems. Setting limits on the use of technology in the evenings can help your child get the sleep they need.
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Associate Professor of Educational Psychology, Wayne State University
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Senior Lecturer in Education, University of Newcastle
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Assistant Professor of Educational Leadership, Binghamton University, State University of New York
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Senior lecturer, The University of Melbourne
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Lecturer in Psychology, University of Glasgow
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Principal Fellow, Murdoch Children's Research Institute
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Associate Professor, UQ Poche Centre for Indigenous Health, The University of Queensland
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Senior Lecturer in History, The University of Melbourne
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Assistant Professor, Western University
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PhD Candidate In Education, University of Newcastle
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PhD Candidate in Psychology, University of Glasgow
