Kids viewing habits and sleep

What children watch on TV before bed could impact how long it takes them to fall and stay asleep.

A new study of over 500 families with three to five year olds.

Half the families worked with a counselor on ways to replace violent media with age-appropriate shows.

The other families received nutrition education information.

They found those who learned ways to reduce exposure to violence on TV had children with fewer sleep problems.

Experts say this shows what kids watch before bed directly effects their sleep.