Keeping Your Kids Healthy This Summer
Poor or inadequate sleep may lead to decreased attentiveness, mood swings, behavioral problems, and decreased short-term memory and response time, according to The Sleep Foundation. All of these things may affect a child’s overall health and development. Kids Health suggests children get between 10 and 11 hours of sleep per night for ages 5 to 12 while teens need 8.5 to 9.5 hours of sleep per night. Some tips include the following:
- Keeping a regular sleep schedule and bedtime routine
- Making your child's bedroom conducive to sleep — dark, cool and quiet
- Keeping TVs and computers out of the bedroom
- Avoiding caffeine, especially five to six hours before bedtime
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May 8, 2015