Closing the bedtime gap: experts urge consistent routines to boost kids' sleep
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A National Sleep Foundation poll of 977 caregivers finds 44% of American children don’t consistently get the recommended amount of sleep, with guidelines varying by age (newborns 14–17 hours, school-age children 9–11 hours). Experts say a regular, calming bedtime routine, appropriate naps, and parents modeling good sleep habits are key to improving kids’ mood and daytime functioning.
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