Children and adolescents need quality sleep each night. Sleep is essential for keeping them physically and mentally healthy. If you have a child or student who may be experiencing sleep deprivation — whether due to excessive use of electronic devices, drinking caffeine at night, or other reasons — you can teach them strategies to improve their sleep.
This handout provides helpful tips to improve sleep in kids and teens. It discusses relaxing bedtime rituals, eating habits that may affect sleep, and how their environment affects them.
