The importance of sleep in school performance
Nowadays, with the quick pace of daily routine
we have forgotten the importance of simple things, like sleep. Every day we do
things, we wake up, go to work or to school, we do our exercises or our jobs’
projects.
Sleep is very important for all ages but most
of all for children. Quality sleep offers a healthy kind of life and wellbeing
in your life routine. Unfortunately, a high percentage of people and a part of the
children don’t sleep satisfactory hours to get on with their responsibilities.
Many reports mention that
quality sleep can benefit the mental performance of children, because it
affects the mental faculties. Furthermore, quality sleep enhances memory and
focus. With the correct hours of sleep (8 hours a day) you can have a better performance in school or sports
activities.
So, sleeping is important to
health during childhood, see below how to help your children get a good night’s
sleep and get the benefits that come with it.
Diet:
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During your
children’s evening meals, it is advisable to avoid large amounts of food or
fried food, as they many cause gastrointestinal disorders.
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Good choice for
evening is a “light” and nutritious meal before bedtime, for example fruits or
salad, maybe a toast, yogurt with fruit or with cereals.
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Eating foods and
drinking soft drinks contain amounts of caffeine (ex chocolate, tea or drinks
with sugar) should be restricted to at the least 6 hours before bedtime as it
may cause overstimulation.
Activities:
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Try for your
children’s activities to be completed at a least 3 hours before their bedtime.
Because exercise and workout stimulates the brain and the body. Try to do
relaxing exercises with your children,
for example walking before bedtime.
Overall, the parents should try to explain to children that bedtime isn’t a kind of punishment but the way of a healthy life which will enable them to carry out their daily tasks at school.
