Kids need more sleep

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Kids need more sleep

• Kacie J Girgenti
• Central Michigan University

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Problems due to lack of sleep

• Learning
• Behavior
• Development
• Health
• Safety

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Troublesome Behavior

• Inattentiveness
• Hyperactivity
• Disruptive behavior
• Aggression

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Signs of sleep problems

• Loud snoring
• Breathing through the mouth while sleeping
• Appearing confused when awakened during the night
• Frequent sleepwalking

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What parents can do

• Make sleep a family priority through words and
  actions
• Encourage good habits by setting a specific
  bedtime each night and sticking to it
• Do not have computers or Televisions in the kids
  bedrooms
• Avoid caffeinated drinks especially late at night

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Health issues

• Obesity
• Attention Deficit Hyperactivity Disorder

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Benefits of sleep

• Attentiveness
• Better Overall Mood
• Less irritability

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Reasons for sleep loss

• Homework
• Social events
• Various distractions such as computers
• Activities such as sports

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People effected by kids sleep loss

• Caregivers
• Parents
• Teachers
• Friends
• Family

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Getting Sleep is beneficial so make sure you get
enough sleep to function positively the whole day