Screens, Stories and Sleep: What Actually Helps (and What Doesn’t)
The science of sleep offers some reassuring clarity. While there is no single “magic fix,” there are well-supported principles that consistently help children fall asleep more easily and sleep more soundly.
Sleep problems are one of the most common concerns raised by parents. When bedtime becomes a nightly struggle, many families are left wondering: Is it the screen time? Do stories help? Are we missing something simple? The science of sleep offers some reassuring clarity. While there is no single “magic fix,” there are well-supported principles that consistently help children fall asleep more easily and sleep more soundly. Let’s look at what genuinely helps and what often doesn’t. How Children Fall Asleep: A Quick Overview Sleep is not something children switch on . It is a biological process dr