Sleep Hygiene’s NOT About Having a Clean Bed Just a Good Routine – Got Kids VIDEO

No, sleep hygiene isn't even about you being clean before you go to bed, it's about setting up great routines for your family. Find out how here!

Today we're chatting with Amy from Mind Springs Health.

No one told me when my child was born how important sleep patterns were and we ended up having to break bad habits!

Sleep hygiene is all about having a routine your child can be familier with and feel safe and secure.

1. Set a bed time that's the same everyday including weekends
2. Get up at the same time everyday including weekends
3. Kids need lots of sleep, make sure they get the right amount
4. Sleep can effect obesity
5. Attention problems can result from sleep deprivation
6. Need a real nice darkened, calm, cool room. (night light ok)

Here's what our local expert Amy from Mind Springs Health had to say:

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