Life Kit How To Build A Sleep Routine For You And Your Children
Nov 8, 2021
Dr. Nalong Villas, a pediatrician and sleep consultant, shares expert insights on building healthy sleep habits for families. She discusses the importance of a structured bedtime routine, emphasizing how it can improve children's focus and immune health. Tips include reducing screen time, recognizing sleep cues, and creating a calming sleep environment. Dr. Villas highlights the emotional toll bedtime struggles can have on families and encourages persistence in establishing routines, transforming chaotic nights into peaceful ones.
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Sleepless Nights
- Adam Mansbach, author, struggled to put his two-year-old daughter to sleep.
- This inspired his comedic book "Go the F**k to Sleep."
Parental Frustration
- Adam Mansbach's book "Go the F**k to Sleep" resonated with parents.
- It addressed the unspoken frustrations of bedtime struggles.
Recommended Sleep
- School-aged children need 9-13 hours of sleep, teenagers 8-10.
- Sleep deprivation affects well-being, mental/physical health, and cognitive function.
