{"id":5161,"date":"2021-04-30T04:29:45","date_gmt":"2021-04-30T04:29:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/fromapixel.com\/lcentralold\/?p=5161"},"modified":"2021-04-30T06:31:35","modified_gmt":"2021-04-30T06:31:35","slug":"children-and-the-importance-of-sleep","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/fromapixel.com\/lcentralold\/children-and-the-importance-of-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"Children and the Importance of Sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;Introduction&#8221; module_id=&#8221;Introduction&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; background_enable_color=&#8221;off&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/fromapixel.com\/lcentralold\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/LCentral-English-Enrichment-Tuition-Singapore-Children-and-the-importance-of-sleep-header-2-scaled.jpg&#8221; min_height=&#8221;360px&#8221; min_height_tablet=&#8221;&#8221; min_height_phone=&#8221;620px&#8221; 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_builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;95%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1200px&#8221; min_height=&#8221;360px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_css_main_element=&#8221;margin: auto auto 0;&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;text&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px|10px|50px|10px|false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;5px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;5px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;][et_pb_text content_tablet=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Children and<br \/>\nthe Importance of Sleep<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Establishing a sleep routine is crucial to a child\u2019s health<br \/>\nand well-being.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; content_phone=&#8221;<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Children and<br \/>\nthe Importance of Sleep<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Establishing a sleep routine is crucial to a child\u2019s health and well-being.<\/p>\n<p>&#8221; content_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; header_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; width=&#8221;70%&#8221; width_tablet=&#8221;100%&#8221; width_phone=&#8221;&#8221; width_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;37px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221; header_text_align_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_align_phone=&#8221;center&#8221; header_text_align_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221; text_orientation_tablet=&#8221;center&#8221; text_orientation_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_orientation_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Children and<br \/>\nthe Importance of Sleep<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>Establishing a sleep routine is crucial to a child\u2019s health<br \/>\nand well-being.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;1 Don\u2019t Throw the Baby Out&#8221; module_id=&#8221;1-Dont-Throw-the-Baby-Out&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;50px||0px||false|false&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;95%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1200px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px||10px|false|false&#8221;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]Human beings are the only creatures on Earth that consciously and deliberately deprive themselves of sleep. Since the advent of the electric light, our sleeping habits have changed and whether our excuse is work or leisure the result is the same &#8211; many of us do not get enough sleep. The health implications are numerous and should be of utmost concern to parents of young children, for whom sleep is even more crucial.[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; admin_label=&#8221;2 What about the Other 18 Sounds&#8221; module_id=&#8221;2-What-about-the-Other-18-Sounds&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; collapsed=&#8221;on&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; width=&#8221;95%&#8221; max_width=&#8221;1200px&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.1&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;|10px||10px|false|false&#8221;][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;what-happens-when-children-sleep&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#86bce6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"p1\">What happens when children sleep?<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/fromapixel.com\/lcentralold\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/LCentral-English-Enrichment-Tuition-Singapore-Children-and-the-importance-of-sleep-what-happen.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Developing Pre-reading Skills Motivation to read&#8221; title_text=&#8221;LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Children and the importance of sleep what happen&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]Children lead incredibly busy lives. They go to school, partake in extra curricular activities, complete homework assignments and navigate complex social structures. They do all of this as their bodies grow and process information about the world around them. It\u2019s no surprise then that sleeping well is so important to them. During sleep, the body is actually very busy. According to the US National Sleep Foundation, tissue growth and repair occurs while we sleep. Blood supply to the muscles increases and energy is also restored. In addition, growth hormones vital to the healthy development of children are released into the body during sleep. Sleeping also helps to regulate the immune system. So many important processes happen while children are sleeping and a lack of good-quality sleep can have serious adverse effects.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;is-my-child-sleep-deprived&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#86bce6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"p1\">Is my child sleep deprived?<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/fromapixel.com\/lcentralold\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/LCentral-English-Enrichment-Tuition-Singapore-Children-and-the-importance-of-sleep-sleep-deprived.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Developing Pre-reading Skills Vocabulary&#8221; title_text=&#8221;LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Children and the importance of sleep sleep deprived&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>If a child is not getting sufficient sleep they suffer in numerous ways. Parents should look out for the following signs of sleep deprivation.<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Difficulty concentrating<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Lack of awareness<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Struggling to process information or remember things<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Falling asleep during the day<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Sleeping more at weekends to compensate for a lack of sleep during the week<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Mood swings and irritability<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>In addition to the above, sleep deprivation can cause changes in the metabolism that could lead to obesity or heart disease in later life.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;what-is-healthy-sleep&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#86bce6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"p1\">What is healthy sleep?<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/fromapixel.com\/lcentralold\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/LCentral-English-Enrichment-Tuition-Singapore-Children-and-the-importance-of-sleep-healthy-sleep.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Developing Pre-reading Skills Language and Comprehension&#8221; title_text=&#8221;LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Children and the importance of sleep healthy sleep&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]With a lack of sleep in children causing so many potential problems, parents would be wise to take an active role in their children\u2019s sleep and to monitor their sleep habits for any changes that could be detrimental. A child who is having healthy sleep will likely:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Fall asleep within twenty minutes once in bed and settled<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Sleep through the night most of the time<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<li>\n<p class=\"p1\">Wake up feeling, refreshed, alert and ready for the day.<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;how-can-I-ensure-my-childs-sleep-is-healthy&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#86bce6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"p1\">How can I ensure my child\u2019s sleep is healthy?<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/fromapixel.com\/lcentralold\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/LCentral-English-Enrichment-Tuition-Singapore-Children-and-the-importance-of-sleep-ensure-healthy-sleep.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Developing Pre-reading Skills Concept of print&#8221; title_text=&#8221;LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Children and the importance of sleep ensure healthy sleep&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]Both quality and quantity of sleep are important for children. The national US Sleep Foundation recommends the following amount of sleep for children of different age groups:<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-family: GothamRoundedBold; font-weight: bold; color: #86bce6;\">Newborn:<\/span> 0-3 months &#8211; 14-17 hours per day<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: GothamRoundedBold; font-weight: bold; color: #86bce6;\">Infant:<\/span> 4-11 months &#8211; 12-15 hours per day<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: GothamRoundedBold; font-weight: bold; color: #86bce6;\">Toddler:<\/span> 1-2 years old &#8211; 11-14 hours per day<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: GothamRoundedBold; font-weight: bold; color: #86bce6;\">Preschool:<\/span> 3-5 years old &#8211; 10-13 hours per day<br \/>\n<span style=\"font-family: GothamRoundedBold; font-weight: bold; color: #86bce6;\">School-age:<\/span>:6-13 years old &#8211; 9-11 hours per day<\/p>\n<p>Parents should count back from the top end of the range appropriate to their child\u2019s age to calculate a bedtime (e.g. for a school age child expected to wake up at 7 a.m. count back eleven hours for a bed time of 8 p.m.). They should monitor when their child wakes naturally and adjust bedtime accordingly. Parents should try to stay within the guidelines as most children will need to sleep for at least the minimum time for their age group.<\/p>\n<p>In addition to ensuring that children get enough sleep, there are steps parents can take to guarantee good-quality sleep.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;establish-a-routine&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#86bce6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1><strong>Establish a routine<\/strong><\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/fromapixel.com\/lcentralold\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/LCentral-English-Enrichment-Tuition-Singapore-Children-and-the-importance-of-sleep-routine.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Developing Pre-reading Skills Letter Knowledge&#8221; title_text=&#8221;LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Children and the importance of sleep routine&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]Have a regular bedtime routine. For sixty minutes before bed, do not allow use of any electronic devices or screen time. Lower the lights and engage in quiet activities for thirty minutes before bedtime. Reading is perfect! Either read a book together or encourage your child to read on their own.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;ensure-the-routine-is-consistent&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#86bce6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"p1\">Ensure the routine is consistent<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/fromapixel.com\/lcentralold\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/LCentral-English-Enrichment-Tuition-Singapore-Children-and-the-importance-of-sleep-consistent.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Developing Pre-reading Skills Phonological Awareness&#8221; title_text=&#8221;LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Children and the importance of sleep consistent&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]Ensure that bedtime is fixed throughout the week. Avoid allowing children to stay up late, even at weekends or during school holidays. A child\u2019s need for sleep goes beyond schooling; it is also vital for healthy development and even missing small amounts can cause problems.[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;create-a-sleep-friendly-environment&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#86bce6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"p1\">Create a sleep-friendly environment<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/fromapixel.com\/lcentralold\/wp-content\/uploads\/2021\/04\/LCentral-English-Enrichment-Tuition-Singapore-Children-and-the-importance-of-sleep-Environment.jpg&#8221; alt=&#8221;LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Developing Pre-reading Skills Phonological Awareness&#8221; title_text=&#8221;LCentral English Enrichment Tuition Singapore Children and the importance of sleep Environment&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;||||false|false&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;][\/et_pb_image][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p>Ensure that children\u2019s bedrooms are quiet, cool and dark, and take steps to avoid disturbing a sleeping child. If a younger child is sharing a room with an older sibling, make arrangements to prevent them from waking their younger brother or sister. This can be done by making the child get ready for bed at the same time as their sibling or in another room. Parents may also wish to consider giving the older child the bed closest to the door or the bottom bunk.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text module_id=&#8221;consistency-is-key&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; header_text_color=&#8221;#86bce6&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;30px||||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h1 class=\"p1\">Consistency is key<\/h1>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.9.4&#8243; _module_preset=&#8221;default&#8221; text_font=&#8221;||||||||&#8221; text_text_color=&#8221;#000000&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;20px||0px||false|false&#8221; locked=&#8221;off&#8221;]<\/p>\n<p class=\"p1\">Once a bedtime routine has been established, it is important to stick to it. 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