Sleep is an important part of your child’s life. It refreshes the mind and gives the energy to work briskly throughout the day. But have you ever noticed if your child is getting enough sleep? If your answer is “no, not really,” then it’s high time you should know how sleep effects your child’s overall health and academic performance.
Before that, answer a few questions.
- Do you allow your child to stay up late at nights?
- Do you allow your child to watch television or play computer games before going to bed?
- Does your child use his/her mobile phone before going to bed?
If your answer is a strong “YES,” reconsider changing your child’s before-bed routine. Why?
Read on to find out.
Why do children need sleep?
Sleep is essential,
- To maintain normal levels of cognitive skills such as speech, memory, innovation and flexible thinking.
- To improve brain development as growth hormones are secreted while sleeping.