Sleep is very important to your child's health and well-being. In fact, good sleep habits start from birth.

However, getting young children to sleep (and to stay asleep) is often one of the most daunting tasks of parenthood.

Regardless of your child's age, the key is to have a predictable series of steps that help him wind down from the day.

Parents may find that routines may ease the stress that some families experience at nighttime.

Jessica Begley, Certified Child Sleep Consultant & Health Educator at MaineHealth Learning Resource Center, joins the show to discuss the easy changes you can make to help prepare your child physically and mentally for sleep.

Not only will bedtime become calmer but the whole family will be better rested.