How Much Sleep Do Kids Need? A Guide from Newborn to 13-Years-Old (& Beyond) by Deena Blanchard, MD - Parents who bring their children to my pediatrics practice often ask me how much sleep their kids need. Medically speaking, it’s an important question to ask, because sleep is a vital restorative process that can affect overall health, daytime sleepiness, behavior, and development.To help determine whether your child is getting enough sleep, check out these guidelines from The National Sleep…
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