{"id":156,"date":"2012-11-05T09:00:07","date_gmt":"2012-11-05T17:00:07","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/dev.mainelyseo.com\/cdi-upgrade\/parenting_today\/?p=156"},"modified":"2019-07-23T16:58:06","modified_gmt":"2019-07-23T23:58:06","slug":"remembering-to-rest","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/child-health-news\/remembering-to-rest\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Get Your Kids to Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><picture><source srcset=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/shutterstock-215523988-mini.webp 500w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/shutterstock-215523988-mini-100x66.webp 100w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/shutterstock-215523988-mini-400x266.webp 400w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/shutterstock-215523988-mini-200x132.webp 200w,https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/shutterstock-215523988-mini-50x33.webp 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" type=\"image\/webp\"><img src=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/shutterstock-215523988-mini.jpg\" height=\"332\" width=\"500\" srcset=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/shutterstock-215523988-mini.jpg 500w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/shutterstock-215523988-mini-100x66.jpg 100w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/shutterstock-215523988-mini-400x266.jpg 400w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/shutterstock-215523988-mini-200x132.jpg 200w, https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/11\/shutterstock-215523988-mini-50x33.jpg 50w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" class=\"aligncenter size-full wp-image-32927 sp-no-webp\" alt=\"shutterstock_215523988_mini\" fetchpriority=\"high\" decoding=\"async\"  > <\/picture><\/p>\n<p>According to sleep experts, children in preschool need about 10 to 12 hours of sleep per night, while older children need around 8 to 9 hours. But a recent survey by the\u00a0National Sleep Foundation\u00a0indicated that over 60 percent of children have trouble either going to sleep or staying asleep during the week. Beauty rest is one thing, but lack of sleep in children can lead to much more serious problems including depression, hostility, weight gain, and lower school performance. The culprits that are keeping children awake at night?<\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Studies suggest that over 60 percent of children are &#8220;caffeinated&#8221; each day with sodas and stimulant drinks.\u00a0 Caffeine can have a &#8220;half life&#8221; of up to 6 hours in children, meaning that its stimulant effects can keep working hours past the last drink.<\/li>\n<li>Around 45 percent of elementary school aged children have TV&#8217;s in their rooms, and late night TV watching is shown to make it harder for kids to go to sleep (Of course, we&#8217;re talking about after the TV is turned off).<\/li>\n<li>Stress and worry can be self-consuming in kids the same as in adults.\u00a0 One of our major jobs as parents is to teach our children how to manage and ease stress on a daily basis.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Well, its easy enough to understand\u00a0how the\u00a0problem looks.\u00a0 Kids either lay in bed and toss and turn or just have trouble settling in for the night.\u00a0 But what about some solutions?\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0From talking to parents\u00a0for years about this problem, the following suggestions have\u00a0had the best results:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Cut down on\u00a0computer &#8220;screen time&#8221; for everyone.\u00a0 Its tempting to\u00a0use that precious time in the late evening to check those last emails of the day, but both parents and children do better with less electronic activity in the late evening.<\/li>\n<li>Stay close.\u00a0 Humans have huddled together since ancient times at night, and children&#8217;s insecurity\u00a0and fear shows this need.\u00a0\u00a0Ten minutes of quiet sitting or reading can\u00a0help ease the separation for the night.<\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: left;\">Senses such as smell and hearing are &#8220;sensitized&#8221; at night.\u00a0 So why not use this to your advantage.\u00a0 Finding a relaxing essential oil (not the candle burning variety of course) and a\u00a0CD\u00a0of sleep music can help.\u00a0\u00a0Some popular favorites include <a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B00000JWD5?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=parenting05b-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B00000JWD5\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Dreamscape &#8211; Lullabies from Around the World<\/a> and\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.amazon.com\/gp\/product\/B001HAAOJO?ie=UTF8&amp;tag=parenting05b-20&amp;linkCode=as2&amp;camp=1789&amp;creative=9325&amp;creativeASIN=B001HAAOJO\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">The Swan and the Mermaid<\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Related: <a href=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/ages-stages\/toddler-preschooler-development-parenting\/sleep-tips-toddlers-preschoolers\/\">Eight Sleep Tips for Toddlers and Preschoolers<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Moving past a negative sleep cycle takes time, strategy, and persistence.\u00a0 Have patience and stick with your plan and\u00a0the Sandman won&#8217;t be such a stranger anymore. \u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/childdevelopmentinfo.com\/child-teen-health\/child_teen_sleep\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">[Click here for more information on kids &amp; sleep]<\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>According to sleep experts, children in preschool need about 10 to 12 hours of sleep per night, while older children need around 8 to 9 hours. 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