A Medically Reviewed Guide to Children’s Sleep
Sleep is not simply “rest”. For children, it is an active, essential process that supports brain development, emotional regulation, learning, behaviour, and physical growth. Yet bedtime is one of the most challenging parts of the day for many families.
Guest explainer inspired by research from the Sleep Foundation Sleep is not simply “rest”. For children, it is an active, essential process that supports brain development, emotional regulation, learning, behaviour, and physical growth. Yet bedtime is one of the most challenging parts of the day for many families. This explainer brings together well-established sleep science, clinical insight, and practical reassurance for parents, drawing on research commonly referenced by the Sleep Foundation , paediatric sleep specialists, and developmental clinicians. Why sleep matters so much in childhood