Having a hard time getting your child to sleep? You are not alone.
Replacing electronic devices and gadgets to bedtime stories or simply talking to your kids about what they like most of the day can help.
You can also talk to your child about the importance of getting enough sleep. Below are 7 reasons children need a good night sleep and adults also.
- Sleep Promotes Physical Growth. Human growth hormone is releas
e d between the hours of midnight and 6am. - Sleep Helps With Attention.
Study presented at the SLEEP 2015 Conference found that motor planning skills - improve when the child gets more sleep. - Sleep Helps The Brain Stay Organized. When we sleep our brain goes through a de-cluttering process.
- Sleep Is Good For Mental Health. Children who sleep well may have less issues with anxiety, depression and drug and alcohol abuse once they are adolescents and adults.
- Sleep Helps Kids Learn. Children who sleep well are better able to store and retrieve information as well as learn new information and use critical thinking skills to process this information.
- Sleep Keeps Weight Gain Under Control. When sleep is sporadic or inadequate this system goes
awry which some researchers believe is in part responsible for the rise in obesity. - Sleep Is Good For Immunity. Getting a good night’s sleep has been linked to a stronger immune system, mainly where colds and flu are concerned.
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