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Make Sleep Matter
• Set bedtimes and wake
times. You can start
to make sleep a higher
priority for your kids by
setting a good example
and getting enough sleep
yourself. Start by setting
bedtimes and wake-up
times that you can adhere
to on both weekdays
and weekends. Creating
a pattern will help your
body understand its sleep
HEALTH & WELLNESS
cycle, allowing for more
restful nights.
• Create wind-down
activities before bed.
The half-hour before bed
should be free of high-
energy activities. Start
a bedtime routine that
includes calming activities
like bathtime or reading.
• Make a bed sanctuary.
As adults, nothing is better
than a comfortable place
to sleep at night. Make
your children’s beds the
same for them. Add extra
pillows for comfort and
a favorite stuffed animal
to keep them company at
night. Keep lights down to
a dim lamp or nightlight
to make the room dark
enough for sleeping.
• Keep electronics out or
off. Electronics produce
a blue light that sends a
signal to your brain to stop
the release of melatonin,
making it harder to fall
asleep. On top of wanting
to text with friends or
check social media,
children and teens will give
any excuse to stay awake.
Electronic devices are best
left in the dark at bedtime.
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