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This document outlines tips for establishing a bedtime routine for children. It recommends including regular quiet activities like reading books with a parent before bed to help prepare children for sleep. It also suggests allowing children to fall asleep in their own bed with comforting resources like a favorite toy or blanket, and reducing parental cues to help children learn to self-soothe.
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