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26 Ways to Sleep Better

Whether you can't fall asleep, stay asleep or find time to sleep, we're here to help—with an alphabet's worth of solutions for a deeper, more refreshing slumber, starting tonight.
Is Your Kid Getting Enough Rest?
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By the time children reach adolescence, they may begin sleeping less—but homework isn't the only culprit. In a recent poll, 16 percent of kids said they woke up to send or read texts and e-mails. Compare your child's sleep habits with the stats:

Age: 6-11
Hours of sleep most kids are getting: 9 or more
Hours of sleep they need: 10-11

Age: 12-14
Hours of sleep most kids are getting: 8
Hours of sleep they need: 9-10

Age: 15-17
Hours of sleep most kids are getting: 7 or less
Hours of sleep they need: 9-10
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