{"id":17135,"date":"2016-08-31T17:10:58","date_gmt":"2016-08-31T21:10:58","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/www.boironca.dreamhosters.com\/blog\/?p=523"},"modified":"2023-12-28T21:35:27","modified_gmt":"2023-12-28T21:35:27","slug":"5-tips-to-help-your-child-sleep-better","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.boiron.ca\/en\/all\/5-tips-to-help-your-child-sleep-better\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Tips to Help Your Child Sleep Better"},"content":{"rendered":"
Sleep is as fundamental to our health as food and water. In fact, not getting enough sleep has a big impact on our productivity, behaviour and thus our quality of life.[1]<\/p>\n
Research indicates that most school-aged children need approximately 10 hours of sleep every night.[2] But as we all know, this can sometimes be difficult to achieve especially when they need to adjust to a new schedule for back to school.<\/p>\n
Luckily, we\u2019ve got you covered with 5 tips to help your child sleep better this back-to-school season:<\/h3>\n
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Establish a bedtime ritual and sleep habits: pyjamas, reading a story, cuddling, singing, etc.<\/li>\n
Create a smooth transition from the bustle of the day to the quiet of the night: dim the lights and lower your voice.<\/li>\n
Make sure your child exercises regularly.<\/li>\n
Provide balanced and healthy meals.<\/li>\n
Find a regular sleep schedule and stick to a fixed bedtime (even on weekends).<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n
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What if your child is experiencing occasional mild sleeping disorders?<\/h3>\n
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