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SUFFICIENT AND REGULAR SLEEP IS KEY TO DEVELOPMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE Recommendations from the Educators at Pineland Learning Center VINELAND, NJ (November 9, 2010) – Parents with children suffering from poor school performance, irritability, inattentiveness, and behavior and health issues are often exasperated looking for answers to help solve these problems. Sometimes the answer may be as close as the child’s bedroom. The educational staff at Pineland Learning Center (PLC), a private day-school providing individualized education programs, recommends that parents encourage their children to get sufficient and regular sleep to optimize growth and development. “In order for children and teens to fully benefit from the school day, it is extremely important that they get a good night’s sleep,” said Dr. John L. Reed, Program Development Director for PLC. “In fact, many behavioral incidents that we observe are directly linked to sleepiness.” Children and teens grow fast, and they have very busy days. They are in school for about seven hours. School is followed by sports or activities with friends. The evening is then filled with homework, chores, and more activities. During sleep, they give their bodies and brains ‘vacations’ to rest and restore – and develop. Although each student is different and has unique needs, recent research suggests an average amount of sleep is needed by each age group:
According to PLC, some children and teens suffer from sleep disorders or other conditions that interfere with their sleep. A pediatrician or family doctor can be a good source of information and advice for parents with children or teens who are restless or noisy sleepers, have difficulty falling asleep or waking up, or seem tired despite being in bed for the recommended number of hours. <<back |