Sleep hygiene—which includes practices like providing a cool and quiet sleeping environment or reading before bedtime to help kids unwind—is increasingly popular among parents looking to ensure their children get a good night’s rest.
But are these practices all they’re cracked up to be? UBC sleep expert and nursing professor Wendy Hall recently led a review of the latest studies to find out.
In this Q&A, she talks about which practices seem to be consistently effective, and which ones require further study.
What is sleep hygiene and why is it important?
Good sleep hygiene gives children the best chances of getting adequate, healthy sleep every day. And healthy sleep is critical in promoting children’s growth and development. Research tells us that kids who don’t get enough sleep on a consistent basis are more likely to have problems at school and develop more slowly than their peers who are getting enough sleep.
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