Helping a Child Sleep: Practical Tips for Parents and Carers

Duration: 9 mins Publication Date: 24 Sep 2024 Next Review Date: 24 Sep 2027 DOI: 10.13056/acamh.13839

Description

Getting consistent, good quality sleep is vital for children’s development, but rising levels of anxiety means that many children are experiencing disturbances to their sleep. In this film, Dr Sian Williams shares some helpful strategies which parents and carers can use to help children establish a good sleep routine. We explore principles of sleep hygiene, what makes a good bedtime routine, and steps we can take during the day to help children get a good night’s sleep. Watch now to find out more about what you can do to help a child feel rested and ready to take on the day

Learning Objectives

1. Understand the negative effects of poor sleep

2. Gain practical tips for ensuring a child has good quality sleep

3. Understand what makes a good sleep routine

4. Learn the scientific groundings of what makes a good sleep routine


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