How to set up a healthy bedtime routine for your kids. Related Videos: Kids & Sleep: Overview (Part 1 of 4) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com Kids & Sleep: Set a Routine (Part 2 of 4) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com Kids & Sleep: Toddlers (Part 3 of 4) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com Kids & Sleep: Older Kids (Part 4 of 4) | HealthiNation www.youtube.com TRANSCRIPT: How to Know If Your Child Needs More Sleep Here are some things you can do to learn if your children aren't getting enough sleep: Observe Breathing. Once they fall asleep, listen to their breathing. If they snore or breathe through their mouths, or if they breathe irregularly, take notes and talk to your pediatrician. Watch for 'Night Terrors.' During a night terror, a child may sit straight up, and his or her eyes are wide open. He or she may scream or even thrash around. Although it seems as though they are awake, or that they're having a really bad dream, they won't remember the incident in the morning. So, in fact, it's really important to monitor the episodes because some kids will actually try to get out of their beds or even out of their rooms. And if this happens, just gently help your child get back to his or her bed, and back to sleep. Listen for Nightmares. These are much more common than Night Terrors and often can be handled with a little TLC or a change in bedtime routine. Setting Bedtime Routines It's important to set strict bedtime routines to avoid the vicious cycle of lack of sleep and ...
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