Sleep Resources
Sleep is super important for people of all ages, and especially kids. Without sleep, the brain and body don't function as well. Just like the body needs good nutrition and exercise for fitness, it needs sleep. Why? The body needs sleep to heal and restore it and re-energize both physical and mental fitness. During sleep, the body also releases hormones needed for growth and development. Sleeping also helps improve memory, learning and even creativity. Discover ways you can help your child get a goodnight's sleep - and a good start on the day, every day.
How much sleep do kids need?
We all need sleep, but the big question is, how much? From babies to teens and all ages in between, get the answers you need to help ensure your child gets the sleep they need for a healthy, active lifestyle.
Sleep is the foundation for lifelong health
- 5 Ideas for better sleep | Cook Children's
- 5 tips for better sleep | Cook Children's
- Can you catch up on sleep? | Cook Children's
- Common sleep problems | Cook Children's
- Dealing with nightmares | Cook Children's
- Helping your toddler sleep (video) | Cook Children's
- How much sleep do I need? | Cook Children's
- How much sleep do kids need? | Cook Children's
- How much sleep do teens need | Cook Children's
- How much sleep does your child need? | Cook Children's
- Is it ok to sleep less on weekdays and more on weekends? | Cook Children's
- Kids and sleep | Cook Children's
- Sleep | Cook Children's
- Sleep 1-2 years | Cook Children's
- Sleep and your 1- to 3-month-old | Cook Children's
- Sleep and your 4- to 8-month-old | Cook Children's
- Sleep and your 8- to 12-month-old | Cook Children's
- Sleep and your newborn | Cook Children's
- Sleep and your preschooler | Cook Children's
- Sleep and your school-aged child | Cook Children's
- Sleep diary | Cook Children's
- Sleep for teens | Cook Children's
- Sleep hygiene | Cook Children's
- Sleepwalking | Cook Children's
- Technology: 5 ways to reboot yourself | Cook Children's
- What is stress? | Cook Children's
- What should I do if I can't sleep? | Cook Children's
- What sleep is and why all kids need it | Cook Children's
- What to do if you can't sleep | Cook Children's
- Why do I need to sleep? | Cook Children's
- Why naps are important | Cook Children's
- Yoga for stress relief | Cook Children's
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