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Late Bedtimes in Very Young Can Have Long Lasting Consequences
Posted by Galen Bosley on
Early bedtimes during preschool years reduces risk of ADHD.
Children who do not get early, adequate sleep before the age of 4 are more likely to develop ADHD (attention deficit/hyperactivity disorder). A study of 6868 preschool children from the Early Childhood Longitudinal Study-Birth Cohort has found that early, regular bedtimes is a strong predictor of normal development. Lack of regular sleep in this age group leads to inattention, hyperactivity, impulsivity, and ultimately lower academic performance.
PositiveTip: The long-term benefits of getting your young children to bed early are significant--in spite of the challenges.
The Media and Sleep
Posted by Gary Hopkins on
A report by the Kaiser Family Foundation says that the brain’s ability to plan, organize activities, and pay attention seems to be the first system in the body which suffers from inadequate sleep. Too little sleep or poor quality sleep among youngsters can significantly impair immune function, which regulates the metabolism.
This suggests that inadequate sleep is connected with serious conditions such as obesity and diabetes. Too little sleep can also have a negative effect on creativity and memory, can increase accidents and injuries, contribute to school failure, and increase behavioral problems.
Even missing a very small amount of sleep can cause big problems.