Sources
References we use
A directory of the public sources JustParentsLife draws on for parent-facing guidance. Being listed here does not mean any organization endorses JustParentsLife.
Sleep and bedtime routines
Healthy Sleep Habits: How Many Hours Does Your Child Need?
American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)
Age-based sleep duration guidance we reference in routine and bedtime content.
Visit source โBedtime Routines for Toddlers and Kids
American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org)
General framing for calm, predictable evening routines.
Visit source โSleep and Sleep Disorders โ Children
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC)
Public-health guidance on recommended sleep for children by age group.
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Screen use
Media and Children
American Academy of Pediatrics
Framework for balancing screen time with routines and family activities.
Visit source โGuidelines on physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep for children under 5
World Health Organization
International reference for young-child screen time and sleep.
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Reading and family routines
Literacy Promotion: An Essential Component of Primary Care Pediatric Practice
American Academy of Pediatrics
Supports our shared-reading and bedtime-story recommendations.
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Child safety
Safe Sleep for Babies and Kids
Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC)
General child sleep-environment safety guidance we reference when relevant.
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Privacy and child-directed content
Children's Online Privacy Protection Rule (COPPA)
U.S. Federal Trade Commission
Framework we follow for our parents-only email list and child-directed content.
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Marketplace and product policies
Etsy Buyer Policy
Etsy
Governs digital-download delivery, refunds, and disputes for our Etsy listings.
Visit source โAmazon Returns & Refunds
Amazon
Governs the paperback edition's returns, shipping, and customer service.
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