Plentiful, high-quality sleep is one of the most important factors for a child's healthy growth and development. But for many kids – and their parents – sleep can be a struggle. While there are a host of factors that may inhibit your child's sleep hygiene, there's one that most parents fail to consider: your child's circadian rhythm. At 5 Little Monkeys, our mission is to help kids and families everywhere experience the power of healthy, restful sleep, so here are our tips on utilizing the circadian rhythm to help your toddler get better sleep.

Your Child's Circadian Rhythm and Sleep

But before we dive in, let's clear one thing up: what on Earth is a circadian rhythm?

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At 5 Little Monkeys, we're proud to have created the best kids mattresses on the market. But while we work hard to help kids everywhere sleep better through our innovative children's sleep system, our mission is to promote better sleep in every way we can. Every parent knows the difficulty of trying to help a child stay calm on a sleepless night, but if those sleepless nights start to pile up, you might be wondering: does my child have a sleep disorder? While childhood sleep disorders are uncommon, they're a serious concern, so here are a few tips for determining if your child might suffer from one.

What Are the Signs of a Childhood Sleep Disorder?

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Fear of the dark is among the most common childhood phobias, and as parents, we often turn to a nightlight as a way to help frightened kids feel safe as they fall asleep. But nightlights may not be as innocuous as they seem, and in fact, using a nightlight can have significant negative consequences on the quality of your child's sleep. At 5 Little Monkeys, our mission is to help parents everywhere ensure healthy sleep for their children, and we're proud to offer one of the best kids sleep systems on the market to do just that. But we also strive to be a resource for every aspect of sleep health – and if your child uses a night...