07/22/2016
SLEEP AND YOUR CHILD'S DEVELOPMENT
How much sleep you need depends on your age.
How much sleep is your child getting?
How much sleep are you getting?
Here is a breakdown from the NATIONAL SLEEP FOUNDATION
Did you know ...
"Sleep directly impacts mental and physical development. During "deep sleep" scientists say that energy is restored, blood supply is increased to muscles, tissue growth and repairs occur, and important hormones are released for children's growth and development" (NIH 2007).
For more info. on sleep needed by age and tips for parents
go to The National Sleep Foundation website:
https://sleepfoundation.org/sleep-topics/children-and-sleep