Sleep problems in children – what really works

If your child struggles to sleep it can be hard to know what’s normal and what’s not – and it can affect family life. Solving your child’s sleep problems are as much about helping your own sleep, too.

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References

Wendy Golledge

Jo Wheatley

Dr Adiele Hoffman

Dr Ann Nainan

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Sleep problems in children – what really works 

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