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Sleep tips: How to help your child get a good night's sleep

Sleep brings many physical and mental benefits. Follow these tips to help your child fall asleep and stay asleep through the night.

Sleep problems in children

​Learn about some of the common problems your child may have when falling asleep and staying asleep and what you can do to help your child sleep well.

Sleep tips: How to help your teen get a good night's sleep

Use this video to help your child or teen learn about and develop a bedtime ritual so they can fall asleep more easily.

Sleep problems and cancer

During cancer treatment, your sleep might be affected by noise when staying in the hospital, or because you are stressed or in pain. Learn about what happens when you don't get enough sleep and how to manage sleep problems.

Obstructive sleep apnea

Sleep apnea is a condition that affects a child's breathing while they are sleeping. Learn about the causes, symptoms and diagnosis.

Sickle cell disease: How much sleep are you getting?

Getting enough sleep is an important part of having healthy sleep habits and coping with pain. Find tips for creating a sleep schedule to help you get enough sleep.

Sickle cell disease: Tips for healthy sleep

Discover seven tips to help you fall asleep and get the best sleep possible.

Sleep: Benefits and recommended amounts for children

​Learn how sleep improves brain function and mental health and how much sleep your child needs each night.

Screen time: How to prevent digital eyestrain

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Sleep time for newborns

Learn about making sleep time easier and safer for your newborn baby.

Sleep and your mental health: Overview

Sleep is a very important part of your mental and physical health. Check out the guided meditations on this page to help you fall asleep.

Getting enough sleep when you have juvenile idiopathic arthritis (JIA)

Sex education for children: Eight tips for parents

Having 'the talk' isn't always easy. Find advice for parents and caregivers on talking to their kids about sex and reproduction.

Positive airway pressure (PAP) for obstructive sleep apnea

Learn how positive airway pressure helps treat obstructive sleep apnea in children.

Brachial plexus palsy: Skills for daily living

Children with one arm weakness need to learn ways to adapt so that they can accomplish everyday tasks. Find tips and strategies for daily activities.

Sleep studies: Having a polysomnogram

Sleep studies assess what is disrupting your child's sleep. Find out how to prepare your child, what to bring and what to expect during a sleep study.

Chronic pain: How to assess in older children

​Discover the signs of chronic pain in an older child and how chronic pain is assessed in medical settings.

Sickle cell disease: Scheduling worrying time

Thinking about your worries at bedtime can make you more anxious and make it harder to sleep. Find tips for reflecting on your worries during the day instead of when you are trying to sleep.

Sleep and mental health: Sorting out your sleep routine

Use this video meditation every night as a bedtime ritual to learn tips on how to calm down and relax your mind before sleep.

Chronic pain: Effective parenting for older children

​​Find out how you can use effective parenting strategies to support the 3Ps of pain management for your older child with chronic pain.

Chronic pain: Effective parenting for teens

​​​Find out how you can support the 3Ps of pain management with effective parenting strategies for your teen with chronic pain.

Chronic pain: How to treat and manage in older children

Chronic pain treatments involve a mix of psychological, physical and pharmacological (medication) strategies. Learn more about the 3Ps.

Physical activity: Guidelines for children and teens

Learn about the guidelines for daily physical activity, sleep and screen time for babies, children and teens.

Enhancing movement skills in your child

Discover some tips to help your child learn fundamental movement skills.

Encouraging healthy habits during and after cancer treatment

Encourage healthy habits in your teen during cancer treatment and after with these expert tips.