What do healthy sleep habits look like for my child? And when should I seek professional help?

Language: English
Topic Age Range: School District Wide (Pre-K – 12th Grade)

Brief Description
The presentation will focus on the basics of good sleep hygiene for children as well as provide tips for setting children up for success when it comes to their sleep. The presenter will also provide guidance on when and if parents should seek professional help for children’s sleep.

Date Aired: Wednesday, February 15, 2023 | 5:00 – 6:00 PM

Presenter: Christopher Min, PhD, Supervisor and Pediatric Psychologist, CHOC Integrated Primary Care

Presenter Bio
Dr. Christopher Min is a licensed pediatric psychologist who has been on staff here at CHOC since 2013. Dr. Min leads a team of psychologists and mental health resource specialists who provide mental health services to children across CHOC’s Primary Care clinics. He enjoys working with his team to break through mental health stigma as well as provide services to those with economic, cultural, and language barriers.

Objectives

• Learn how to tell if your child is receiving enough sleep each night.
• Learn about healthy habits and sleep time routines you can employ to optimize children’s sleep.
• Identify warning signs that highlight whether you should seek professional help for your child’s sleep issues.