“especially if they’re stubborn or prone to excitable bursts of energy in the hours before bed.” First of all, it’s worth discussing how much sleep kids actually need – as this will vary ...

So for example, the above chart suggests that children aged five should go to bed from 6.45pm to 8.15pm, depending on bedtime. If your five-year-old will be getting up at 6.30am, they'll need to ...