Although a new baby doesn't really have a sleep schedule and is
not yet sleeping through the night, good sleep habits need to
begin at a young age. Starting a bedtime routine is appropriate
for all ages and having your child get enough sleep will lead to
both happier children and parents. While toddlers and
preschoolers require from 11- 13 hours of sleep, school aged
children need 10 - 11 hours and teens should be getting 8 -10
hours of sleep per night. There has been a great deal of
research to show that a good night's sleep is important to both
a child's physical and emotional health. Children who are well
rested have fewer behavioral issues, perform better in school
and report less problems with focus and attention. Did you know
that well rested children are less likely to be obese? Teens who
get enough sleep also report less depression and anxiety and are
less likely to drink and smoke participate in other risk taking
behaviors. Start your children off on the right path to a good
night's sleep by having a