Kids Need More Sleep

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Kids Need More Sleep

• Anna Rae Allen
• Central Michigan University

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Kids Need More Sleep

• Americas children arent sleeping enough
• A 2004 poll found that children ages 5 to 10
  average 9 1/2 hours of sleep.
• Children in this age group are recommended 10 to
  11 hours of sleep.

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Kids Need More Sleep

• This lack of sleep may be linked to two major
  childrens health issues obesity and ADHD
• Other possible reasons activities such as social
  events, homework, TV, and computers.

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Lack of Sleep May Cause a Child to

• Become irritable
• Have learning problems
• Have behavior problems

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Lack of Sleep May Cause a Child to

• Have developmental problems
• Become prone to accidents and illness

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Signs of Sleep Problems

• Loud snoring or interrupted breathing while
  sleeping
• Appearing to be confused of afraid if awakened in
  the night
• Frequent sleepwalking
• Rocking to sleep

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Signs of Sleep Problems cont.

• Complaining of leg pains
• Difficulty falling asleep or staying asleep
• Difficulty waking up on time
• Feeling sleepy during the day

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How Parents Can Help

• Make sleep a family priority
• Encourage good habits - set a bedtime and stick
  to it
• Do not have computers, TVs, or other distractions
  in the childs bedroom
• Use a calming down ritual before bedtime

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How Parents Can Help cont.

• Avoid caffeinated drinks, especially in late
  afternoon and evening
• Discuss potential sleep problems with a
  pediatrician
• B a good role model
• To help adjust to time changes, adjust bedtimes
  15 minutes each night before the change

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Encourage children to get enough sleep!

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