The Importance Of Sleep For Kids

THE IMPORTANCE OF SLEEP FOR KIDS:

We need sleep to keep us healthy, happy, and doing our best. !! 

You spend the day running on the playground, learning at school, eating meals, and at night your body and brain get to rest, right? Wrong! In fact, while you are off in dreamland, your body and brain are very busy getting ready for a new day. That is why it is so important to give yourself time to sleep.

"Sleep is the power source that keeps your mind alert and calm. Every night and at every nap, sleep recharges the brain's battery. Sleeping well increases brainpower just as weight lifting builds stronger muscles, because sleeping well increases your attention span and allows you to be physically relaxed and mentally alert at the same time. Then you are at your personal best."

ESSENTIALS OF HEALTHY SLEEP:

• Healthy sleep requires:

  • A sufficient amount of sleep.
  • Uninterrupted (good quality) sleep.
  • A sleep schedule that is in sync with the child's natural biological rhythms (internal clock or circadian rhythm).
   

If, over time, any of these essentials are not optimal, symptoms of sleep deprivation may occur.

"Your Body Rests, But is Also Active During Sleep"