Childhood Sleep
One in Three US Children are sleep insecure.
Sleep is essential to health and well-being at every stage of life, but getting adequate sleep is especially crucial for children. As children grow, learn, and develop for long-term success, quality sleep is indispensable
Quality sleep is essential to a child’s long-term health and development. Despite sleep’s importance, getting the recommended amount and quality of sleep is a challenge for most families. Nearly, 35% percent of US children received less sleep than recommended for their age group. The barriers to a good night’s sleep are especially difficult for children growing up in poverty.
In partnership with Mattress Firm, CHILDREN AT RISK is working to explore the root causes of childhood sleep insecurity, identify high-risk areas and populations in Texas, and develop potential solutions.
C@R Research & Resources on Childhood Sleep
CHILDREN AT RISK Releases 2022 Annual Report
2022 was a year of huge growth for CHILDREN AT RISK, both in our work and as an agency! In addition to our main office in Houston, we are proud to report C@R now has multiple staff members based in North Texas, Central Texas, and El Paso. Having this statewide...
CHILDREN AT RISK & TXFLC host “A Fighting Chance: Summit on Basic Needs and Child Success”
Health leaders, researchers, and advocates gathered to explore the basic needs children need to thrive and the best practices we can implement to better support them. In today's uncertain world, it's more important than ever to make sure our children have everything...
Rest & Resilience | Securing Children’s Well-Being Through Sleep
Sleep is an essential ingredient in children’s long-term health and development, yet at least 1 in 3 US children are not getting enough. In the most recent National Survey of Children’s Health, nearly 35% of children (ages 4 months – 17) received less than the...
6 Evidenced-Based Sleep Tips for Families |Blog
Good sleep hygiene is critical to ensuring healthy sleep quality and preventing the onset of sleep disorders and other long-term health issues. Below are a few research-based tips for parents to help improve their child’s sleep and prevent bedtime resistance. 1. STICK...
The Social Determinates of Childhood Sleep |Blog
Sleep is incredibly important for the bodies and brains of children. More specifically, sleep allows for the brain to recharge and consolidate memories. For children specifically, sleep aids in the functions of the immune system as well as muscle growth and repair....
The Importance of Structured Sleep for Children |Blog
Bedtime can be a difficult time for parents and their children. Bedtime routines, bedtime stories, and cuddles all help prepare children for sleep. A structured routine helps to ensure that the child is well-rested in order to grow their brain cells! Bedtimes are not...
Call for Papers: the Importance of Sleep for Child Wellbeing
Children’s sleep is an integral part of development. Untreated sleep disorders can often have multiple negative impacts on children’s development, health, and long-term wellbeing. Sleep is also an important component of the family dynamic and overall household health....
Quality Sleep: The Next Frontier in Child Equity & Well-Being
CHILDREN AT RISK investigates the needs of the whole child and looks at the intersections of child-serving sectors. A variety of factors contribute to a child's ability to learn, grow, and thrive. Just like hunger affects a student's ability to learn or access to...
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