Child Sleep - Your Guide to More Restful Nights - Motherly
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Child Sleep

Nurture healthy habits and help your child sleep with our expert-backed guides and resources.

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Does screen time before bed affect your child’s sleep? Here’s what the research shows

Screen time may seem like a good way to wind down, but it can impact sleep quality and quantity.

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My motherhood boundary: I don’t share my bed with my kids

Some might call this selfish; I call it setting healthy boundaries for myself.

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It’s OK to prioritize your baby’s nap schedule

It might be a holiday or special occasion, but you know what your baby needs.

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This is the biggest indicator of a kid’s happiness, according to survey

Getting enough sleep made children twice as likely to report feeling happy lots of the time.

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Mindfulness training helps kids sleep longer, study reveals

Yoga and breathwork at school helped kids sleep an average of 74 more minutes per night.

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It’s science: Early bedtimes—and the routines behind them—make *everyone* happier

Good sleep hygiene, particularly an earlier bedtime, can improve the quality of life for both kids and moms.

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This multi-functional nightlight is a bedtime must-have

The Hatch Baby Rest light and sound machine will solve bedtime issues for babies, toddlers, and big kids.

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5 ways to calm your energetic child before bedtime

Help them cope with their racing thoughts and get to sleep faster.

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Why your kindergartener may still benefit from a nap

How old was your child when they stopped napping, mama?

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Why the bedtime ritual is a powerful moment of connection with your kids

Bedtime is perfect for providing the quiet space needed for kids to use their voices, express themselves, talk about doubts or fears, tell you about silly things that happened or share their favorite parts of the day.

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Is this viral bedtime chart realistic for most parents?

Some of the recommendations feel impractical—especially for working parents.

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