The Importance of Sleep

Many of us have gotten used to the most recent Daylight Savings Time adjustment, just in time for the holiday and winter weather season. While this time of year brings plenty of fun and excitement, it also brings many schedule changes. Many students have their normal sleep patterns disrupted this time of year, and that can have an impact on their behavior and readiness to learn.

The following article shares some sleep guidelines from The American Academy of Sleep Medicine (AASM) and offers 12 tips for establishing healthy sleep habits in your household.

[All] children thrive on a regular bedtime routine. Regular sleep deprivation often leads to some pretty difficult behaviors and health problems—irritability, difficulty concentrating, hypertension, obesity, headaches, and depression. Children who get enough sleep have a healthier immune system, and better school performance, behavior, memory, and mental health.  

Healthy Sleep Habits: How Many Hours Does Your Child Need?