Abstract

This review article provides an overview of studies highlighting the importance of sleep in young children’s development and summarizes research-based strategies for implementing healthy sleep practices. Sleep problems are common among young children and is one of the most commonly expressed concerns reported by caregivers. Insufficient sleep, poor sleep quality, and irregular sleep schedules may affect children’s physical health, cognitive capacity, socioemotional processes, and behavioral functioning, with implications for children’s development and well-being. Family context and factors, confounded with cultural variables, play a critical role in children’s sleep behavior and practices. This article presents research-based recommendations to enhance knowledge about children’s sleep and to promote appropriate practices.

摘要

这篇综述文章概述了强调睡眠在幼儿发展中的重要性的研究，并总结了实施健康睡眠实践的基于研究的策略。睡眠问题在幼儿中很常见，并且是护理人员报告的最常见的担忧之一。睡眠不足、睡眠质量差和睡眠时间不规律可能会影响儿童的身体健康、认知能力、社会情感过程和行为功能，进而影响儿童的发育和幸福。家庭环境和因素与文化变量混杂在一起，在儿童的睡眠行为和实践中起着至关重要的作用。本文提出了基于研究的建议，以增强对儿童睡眠的了解并促进适当的实践。