Kids Need Even More Sleep According to New Guidelines
by Parent Co.June 21, 2016
Many U.S. kids are not getting the sleep they need.
For optimal health, children and teens should get the following hours of sleep (per 24 hours) on a regular basis:
Infants four months to one year of age: 12-16 hours, including naps;
Children one to two years old: 11-14 hours, including naps;
Children three to five years old: 10-13 hours, including naps;
“Letting your kids loose in the kitchen is affording them a sense of autonomy that will set them in very good stead. Sure, ovens are hot and knives are sharp, but with a bit of guidance in these early years, they’ll soon have the confidence to cook unaided in the kitchen.” - Claire Thomson
Parent Co.
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