Make sure your child gets enough sleep.
If kids don’t get enough sleep, they are at higher risk of being overweight or obese. Teens need at least 9 hours of sleep each night. School-aged and preschool children need 10 to 12 hours of sleep. Newborns sleep between 16 and 18 hours a day. Set a bedtime schedule and remind your child when it’s time to get ready for bed