Unlike adults sleep is the last thing children look forward to. However kids need a minimum of 9 hours of sleep to stay healthy and happy. Here are few sleep-inducing activities that can help your little one sleep better: Sing a lullaby: Despite the introduction of numerous sleep-inducing apps the magic of a lullaby never fails. Kids love to hear a soothing tune that helps them unwind and slide into deep slumber. Lullabies help strengthen the bond between a child and the caregiver mother or father and are also known to boost a child s cognitive development. Read a bedtime