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Research Articles

Direct and Indirect Contributions of Child Temperament, Parenting Stress, and Bedtime Routines to Children’s Sleep Behaviors During the Covid-19 Pandemic

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Pages 319-342 | Received 22 Nov 2022, Accepted 04 Jan 2024, Published online: 13 Feb 2024

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