Sleeping Problems?

Did you know that children aged 6 to 13 need at least 9 to 11 hours a sleep each night. If they are not getting that amount of sleep you might have experienced cranky children but that is the least of your problems. Did you know that children not receiving the recommended amount of sleep have higher chances of heart disease, type-2 diabetes and obesity? Did you also know that behavior problems and loss of focus can be contributed to being sleep deprived? There are many reasons that our children aren't getting the recommended amount of sleep, but it isn't too late to change their sleeping patterns.
Sleeping must be made a priority in your house. One way to help your child with his or her sleep pattern is to have a calming 20 minutes before going to bed. This means that the electronic devices need to be disconnected well before your children head to bed. Remember those bed time stories that our parents read to us before bed. Those kinds of activities will help recreate a family bond with your child and also prepare him or her for bed.