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Good sleep allows the brain and body to rest and recharge. If your child is not sleeping regularly, it can be bad for their development, and you likely won’t be able to get regular sleep either.
Both your and your child’s sleep may have been significantly disrupted during cancer treatment. Your child’s age and post-treatment status can determine how much sleep they should get. The American Academy of Pediatrics recommends different sleep guidelines based on your child’s age:
- 1-2 years: 11-14 hours (including naps)
- 3-5 years: 10-13 hours (including naps)
- 6-12 years: 9-12 hours
Since every child is a little different, be sure to check with your child’s doctor first about the amount of sleep your child should be getting. This session will teach you ways to help you and your child get the sleep you need.
In this session, we will cover:
- Strategies to get your child to fall asleep and stay asleep
- Ways to help parents work through their own sleep difficulties
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