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ZZZ TIME IS HEALTHY


Storytime

The best way to conquer fears and let the kids slow down with sweet dreams is by telling them a great bedtime story, and being a great narrator will help them wander away into a beautiful dream. It will guide them to a peaceful sleep.


Sleep Diary

An essential point to be noted is getting them a sleep schedule. Letting it be a habit can be a help to themselves. The body will get acclimatized to resting time by making it a routine. I know weekends can be challenging, and it's the only time they get extra sleep. All they want is to sleep an hour more for their beautiful dream, but letting them rest more can break their sleep schedules, affecting them badly after the weekends are over. During vacations or summer holidays, don't let the kids break the sleep schedule. This might make it challenging to get back in when the holidays are over.


Importance of sleep

Sleeping helps in the nourishment of the brain in the kids. It helps in recovering physically and mentally. It reduces the chance of having depression, anxiety, and other disturbing problems. It has a great chance of healing itself when sleeping fully.

Kids might turn irritable, lose their temper, and come up with unwanted tantrums if they don't get enough sleep.

A kid's body functions depend upon the night's sleep. Sleep provides adequate rest for the working of the next day. If the children don't get the required sleep, it will make them more tiring and bored for the rest of the day.

It may leave nasty remarks in academics because inadequate sleep causes many problems like zero interest in listening, lack of attention, etc.

Sleep provides better attention and boosts memory, learning, and grasping skills. Sleep helps with overall physical and mental health.

Children require more hours of sleep than a grown-up. An infant needs about 12-15 hours of sleep, whereas toddlers require 11-14 hours. Preschoolers want 10-13 hours, while school-age kids need 9-11 hours.


Serene environment

The surroundings that promote undisturbed sleep are a difficult task to be achieved. Make sure you arrange a serene environment for them to doze off. It's not easy to fall asleep when a grinding machine is working in the background, or a film is running on the television. Letting them sleep on a comfy bed can make them fall in love with sleep as children won't be a fan of sleeping.

Tidy surroundings can make the kids not aware of the surroundings. If their favorite toys are left on the floor, the chances are high that they will be forced to attend to their toy for playing.

Hugging is a grand gesture to unwind. You can buy them soft toys which they can cuddle around while sleeping.


Wake up call

The kid's mood the rest of the day would result from how they wake up after a good sleep. I know it can be tiring when the tots won't wake up after many trials of waking them up. But it's not a good idea to call out their names, vexed when they are not up. believe you don't want to be the demon who catches them in their dreams.


Sleep and Attachment

Sleeping together can mold attachments, resulting in separation anxiety when you're not around. Even when the kids lose sleep in the middle of the night, don't let them sleep with you. This may get worse when they search for you in every uncomfortable situation.


Activities that assist good sleep

Dim the light near the children where they are approaching their bedtime, which will get their minds ready for sleep.

If the kids have trouble falling asleep, try relaxing their bodies with a warm shower. The quantity of sleep, as well as the quality of sleep, is essential too.

Make them disconnect from the blue light-emitting devices one hour before bedtime. It is not suitable or can affect them badly. Alternatively, try other methods that don't involve any gadgets.

It is necessary to let the kids work themselves in the morning to get a good night's sleep. They will be tired enough to doze off by falling into bed. The body naturally demands a healthy rest.

Light dinner should be served for the kids to get them digested. It's normal for kids to get tampered with for junk foods or anything more that leaves their taste buds craving for more which isn't healthy.

Sugary treats can be avoided before bedtime.


Health issues

Deficient sleep in childhood can cause Cardiovascular dangers in Adulthood.

Nighttime wake up can be because the children are overtired and change their sleeping schedule according to their age.

Limit extracurricular activities at night, which will level up kids' excitement with losing interest in sleep.


Growth while sleeping

As newborns, they grow in sleep. The growth hormone is secreted during a good sleep, so it's essential to get the infant as much rest as possible. The kid's development and consolidation of memory occurs during the night, so only a good night's sleep can enhance the kid's growth.


Sleeping independently

Let the children sleep solitarily without your attendance. You have to leave the room before they fall asleep, which will help the kids gain independence.


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