We know that our children’s sleep problems, such as night wakings and resisting bedtime, can leave us exhausted. But beyond fatigue, these may also take a toll on our overall physical and emotional health. A large-scale survey from the Royal Children’s Hospital and the University of Melbourne in Australia found that mothers of infants and preschoolers with sleep problems had poorer physical health and greater emotional distress than those whose kids slept well. To help everyone get more shut-eye, put your baby in her crib while she’s still awake so she can learn to drift off on her own, advises Jodi Mindell, PhD, author of Sleeping Through the Night. And maintain consistent bedtimes for all your kids. If troubles persist, talk to your pediatrician to rule out a health problem.