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Kids and Sleep

A recent study shows that children who don't get enough sleep are at risk later in life for obesity and other health issues.  How much sleep does your child need?  And how can you help your family avoid bedtime battles?

Cheryl Erwin is a former commentator for “Parenting with Cheryl Erwin” and is a licensed marriage and family therapist with more than 25 years of experience in working with parents and children. She is also the author or co-author of several books on parenting, including “Positive Discipline: the First Three Years,” “Positive Discipline for Preschoolers,” and “Positive Discipline for Single Parents.”