Importance of sleep for kid's development

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Sleep is an essential part of everyones routine
and an indispensable part of a healthy lifestyle.
Studies have shown that kids who regularly get an
adequate amount of sleep have improved attention,
behavior, learning, memory, and overall mental
and physical health. Not getting enough sleep can
lead to high blood pressure, obesity and even
depression.
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Importance of Sleep
MENTAL WELLBEING
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Recommended Amount Of Sleep for Kids

• Infants under 1 year 12-16 hours
• Children 1-2 years old 11-14 hours
• Children 3-5 years old 10-13 hours
• Children 6-12 years old 9-12 hours
• Teenagers 13-18 years old 8-10 hours

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Tips To Help
Dim the lights Limit caffeine Take a warm
bath Stop use of electronics/screens
at least an hour before bed Do a quiet family
activity such as reading a short book I
If your child wakes up during the night, walk
them back to their room with as little commotion
as possible.
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Benefits Of Sleep To Kids
Promotes Growth Helps Heart Increases Attention
Span of Kids Reduces Injury Risk Sharpens
Memory Helps to beat germs
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Feeling worry or stress
Lack of sleep
Tiredness
Low self esteem
Difficulty in coping with daily life