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Sleep Tips for Children!
By Dr. Reuven Bruner, Ph.D.
Now that the clock has moved ahead and many children have
to go to bed when it is still light, these tips may be
important.
* Set a regular time for bed each night and stick to it.
* Establish a relaxing bedtime routine, such as giving your
child a warm bath or reading him/her a story.
* Make after-dinner playtime a relaxing time. Too much
activity close to bedtime can keep children awake.
* Avoid feeding children big meals close to bedtime.
* Avoid giving children anything with caffeine less than six
hours before bedtime.
* Set the bedroom temperature so that it's comfortable
— not too warm and not too cold.
* Make sure the bedroom is dark. If necessary, use a small
nightlight.
* Keep the noise level low.
(c) 2005 Dr. Reuven Bruner. All Rights Reserved.
Contact him at: POB 1903, Jerusalem, 91314, Israel; Tel: (02)
652-7684; Mobile: 052 2865-821; Fax: (02) 652-7227; Email:
dr_bruner@hotmail.com
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