Benefits of Bedtime Stories

No need for expensive gadgets or technology. Apparently nothing quite beats the old-fashioned bedtime routine of a bedtime story — when it comes to early child development, learning and bonding. Based on new research, bedtime stories can offer extraordinary benefits to children. Not only do bedtime stories prepare children for sleep and nourish parent-child bonds, …
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Goodnight Poems for Kids at Bedtime

Below is a collection of goodnight poems for children. Enjoy! Goodnight Song Goodnight Poem by Laura Richards – Bedtime Poems for Children (Slightly paraphrased bedtime poem for kids.) Goodnight, Sun! Go to bed!Take your crown from your shining head.Now put on your gray nightcap,And shut your eyes for a good long nap. Goodnight, Sky, bright …
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Sleep Deprivation Effects: Can Bedtime Stories Help?

Negative Effects of Sleep Deprivation on Children If you doubt the importance of sleep, you need only study the impact of sleep disorders, sleep deprivation, and insomnia on the health of children. For children who can’t sleep, the damaging effects can be long-lasting. For parents of insomniacs, the news (linked below) is not a good …
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