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Sleep tips for teenagers

These practical hints and tips for parents could help if your teenager has sleep problems.

Healthy sleep tips

Solutions to help you or your child prepare for bed and get a full night's sleep.

How much sleep do kids need?

Find out how much sleep your child needs, from newborns to 16-year-olds.

Why are teens always tired?

You might think teenagers sleep their lives away, but the opposite is true.

'Junk sleep' and health

Keep your child's bedroom free from electronic distractions and help them sleep better.

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Sleep and newborns

These methods and routines could help your baby sleep peacefully through the night.

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Sleep advice for children

Encouraging healthy sleep, and dealing with sleep problems in children under five.

Sleep and tiredness

Being a parent doesn't mean you have to put up with constant tiredness. Use these tips to relax and get more sleep.

Tips on bedtime routines

A health visitor talks about bedtime routines and parents share their tips on settling a child to sleep.

Child health 6-15

Help your child to get active, flourish emotionally and get the most from school

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