23 May 2014
Did you know that Friday, 14th March is World Sleep Day?
It's an initiative by the World Association of Sleep Medicine to promote sleep health within the community.
The theme is better sleep, better health, better learning.
For too long we've under-estimated the impact that a good night's sleep has on children' well-being, behaviour and their learning.
The keys to better sleep for kids
According to a recent British study into sleep habits,regularity of sleeping habits androutine are the keys to kids' well-being and better cognitive functioning when it come to sleep.
The sleep clock loves routine & regularity.
So do kids – they're routine junkies.
Regularity & routines are the two keys to a good night's sleep for most kids.
Here are 3 tips for a better night's sleep for kids:
1.Stick to the one hour variation rule: Alter bedtimes by no more than one hour on weekends and other nights.
2.Make the time before bed CEFB-free: That is, no caffeine, no vigorousexercise, no heavy
food, no hot baths before bed-time
3.Establish sleep-trigger rituals to trick the brain into sleeping: Stick to tried and true sleep rituals such as reading, or teeth, toilet & story.
For More Information, Visit: http://worldsleepday.org/