Are your kids getting enough sleep? How about your teenagers? How much sleep do children need anyway? A baby seems to sleep almost all the time. According to Baby Center, children up to three years need a lot of sleep. Including night sleep and daytime naps, 15 hours isn't unusual. Unfortuna...


Thanks Florence for sharing this important information with us. I am a few years away from the surly teenager as myoldest is 4 1/2 years old. But I have to say one can never be too prepared for teenage children! It really is crucial to development healthy sleeping habits while the kids are young - rountine is important. Maybe it will help as they grow up - trying to reinforce the routine part even while the hormones and sleep patterns change.
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