Family sleep
A calm, flexible bedtime routine for children
Build an age-appropriate bedtime routine, handle repeated requests and resistance, and coordinate evenings when children sleep in two homes.
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Sleep - children
Ages 3–12
Evening routine, screens and bedtimes for preschool and school age children. The information is intended for parents who want to build habits that are appropriate for age, home and wake-up time.
Kindergarten age, 3-5, and school age, 6-12, are two different groups in terms of sleep recommendations. That's why the hours table separates them. Even siblings who sleep in the same room may need different bedtimes and routines.
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Better sleep
How much sleep do you need? Sleep duration by age
Sleep duration recommendations for babies, children and adults, with guidance on naps, time in bed and planning a realistic daily routine.
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Better sleep
Screens before bed: habits for adults and children
How screens can delay sleep, what night mode cannot solve, and practical boundaries for phones, games and evening work.
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Better sleep
Daytime naps: when they help and when they disrupt sleep
Adult naps and daytime sleep in children: timing, duration, grogginess after waking and the effect on nighttime sleep.
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