Some basic nighttime habits can help kids and adults get to sleep... here are a few resources.
Establish "sleep hygiene" - good sleep and bedtime habits!
Make bedtime and wake up time consistent.
Room should be dark and cool.
Reserve bed for sleep, not playing or watching screens.
Avoid caffeine and big meals in the evening.
Bath time is a great way to relax and unwind.
Read a book, together or by yourself.
Keep screens out of the bedroom no matter what! (Sunnybrook Hospital, 2017)
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References:
Sunnybrook Hospital. (2017). How to help your child get a good sleep. YouTube. Retrieved from https://youtu.be/8ufR3ukFwY8.
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