{"id":28329,"date":"2019-09-05T07:00:44","date_gmt":"2019-09-05T11:00:44","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/sin-categorizar\/kids-sleep-school-34356"},"modified":"2022-07-13T10:55:51","modified_gmt":"2022-07-13T14:55:51","slug":"kids-sleep-school-34356","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/restonic.com\/es\/blog-es\/kids-sleep-school-34356","title":{"rendered":"Are Your Kids Getting The Sleep They Need to Succeed in School?"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"sleepExperts agree that healthy sleep routines are critical to a child’s well-being, but how much is enough?<\/h2>\n

Every parent understands what happens to their child\u2019s mood when little ones are short on sleep. You\u2019ve witnessed it firsthand \u2013 the meltdowns, the nothing-can-make-me-happy-attitude and the obsession with the word \u201cno.\u201d\u00a0 No amount of juice boxes, animal crackers and hugs will soothe their tired souls.<\/p>\n

Sleep addresses not just the emotional needs of children, but the physical ones, too, according to mounting scientific evidence. That research underscores the importance of determining just how much sleep is right for your child. Members of the American Academy of Sleep Medicine took on the task on behalf of families everywhere and their findings were noteworthy. To promote optimal health, this is what they came up with in terms of recommendations for sleep in a 24-hour period.<\/p>\n

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5 golden rules for establishing good sleep habits for kids<\/h2>\n

Parents can do a lot to shape sleep routines that their kids can follow throughout their lives. \u201c<\/strong>It\u2019s never too early to teach children about the importance of sleep,\u201d says Terry Cralle, a registered nurse, certified clinical sleep educator and health and wellness spokesperson for the Better Sleep Council<\/a> (BSC). \u201cGood sleep habits will provide a lifetime of benefits.\u201d<\/p>\n

There are some basic, yet important, things a parent can do to set up their child for sleep success. Here are 5 golden rules for establishing good sleep habits for children, offered by BSC.\"habits<\/p>\n

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  1. Set a consistent bedtime<\/strong>. Routine and consistency are the keys. A regular bedtime strengthens circadian rhythms and helps ensure adequate time for sleep. \u201cKids will learn what to expect and bedtime will become a non-negotiable part of the day,\u201d explains Cralle. \u201cA regular bedtime<\/a> also fosters healthy, independent sleep in children.\u201d Begin those patterns early on. In one study, children without consistent bedtimes at age 3 had lower test scores in reading, math and spatial awareness at age 7 than children with regular bedtimes.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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    1. Always put going to bed \u2013 and sleep in general \u2013 in a positive light.<\/strong> For example, parents should say: \u201cYou get to go to bed,\u201d instead \u201cYou have to go to bed.\u201d Reinforce to children that sleep is good for all of us. It helps them be a better student, better athlete, better sibling, better friend \u2013 and it helps prevent them from becoming ill.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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      1. Choose non-electronic, pre-sleep activities to encourage sufficient sleep.<\/strong> It\u2019s not recommended that a child\u2019s bedroom have a TV. Electronics<\/a>, especially in the bedroom, interfere with sleep, compromise sleep quality and encroach upon a child\u2019s total sleep time. This is backed up with a study published in the medical journal Pediatrics<\/em>. It said that screen time was associated with a later sleep onset.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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        1. Keep it clean.<\/strong> Just like adults, children will sleep better in an environment will minimal clutter<\/a>. Encourage youngsters to keep their bedrooms tidy. Make sure that\u2019s a clear path to avoid any nighttime falls or mishaps.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n
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          1. Invest in a high quality, supportive mattress for your child.<\/strong> Allow older children to participate in their sleep health by getting involved in their mattress selection process<\/a>. Use a mattress protector to minimize these allergens and keep the mattress cleaner.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

            Common mistakes parents make around sleep and their kids<\/h2>\n

            Parents may mean well, but sometimes they lead their kids astray when it comes to good sleep habits. Some aren\u2019t aware of unique needs of children, while others might be passing along some of their not-so-good patterns to their offspring.<\/p>\n