Bedtime stories are more than children’s stories: Research shows they are metaphors for sleep-related problems

Telling children bedtime stories is a bedtime ritual. Listening to favorite fairy tales, children become comfortable and calm down to get a good night’s sleep. A study published in the British Medical Journal has shed light on the hidden value of these old children’s stories. They teach children about the value of healthy sleep. The…

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Should I sleep with the child or give a separate room? Co-sleeping influences sleep behavior in the elderly

Co-sleeping trends vary widely across cultures, influencing cultural expectations. In the West, more emphasis is placed on raising independence, where children often sleep in separate rooms from an early age. In contrast, South Asian cultures generally support co-sleeping between parents and children during infancy. This practice has deep evolutionary roots, as humans evolved to sleep…

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