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Nighty Night Without a Fight
Developing Healthy Bedtime Routines for Toddlers
By April E. Clark
Dr. Mindell says parents should watch for both nighttime sleep apnea symptoms such as snoring; breathing pauses during sleep; restless sleep; mouth breathing; and difficulty getting up in the morning, even after the proper amount of sleep. Daytime symptoms include hyperactivity, inattention, behavior problems and sleepiness.
To help avoid obesity and sleep disorders, Jacobs suggests regular bedtimes before 9 p.m. to make sure kids are getting enough Z's.
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