Getting enough sleep on a daily basis is vital to the health and well being of all children. Now a new study indicates lack of sleep can contribute to a child's weight problem.
Read this recent HealthDay article: More Sleep May Cut Kids' Risk of Obesity for more information.
Use the following guidelines for monitoring you child's sleep:
12-18 yrs. -- 8-9 hrs.
7-12 yrs. -- 10-11 hrs.
3-6 yrs. -- 10-12 hrs.
1-3 yrs. -- 12-14 hrs.
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