What Is Keeping Your Kids Up At Night?

September 8th, 2014

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Sleep, or lack thereof, and technology often go hand in hand when it comes to school-aged kids. Nearly
three out of four children (72%) between the ages of 6 and 17 have at
least one electronic device in their bedrooms while sleeping, according
to a National Sleep Foundation survey.

Children who leave those
electronic devices on at night sleep less — up to one hour less on
average per night, according to a poll released by the foundation
earlier this year.

Dr. Jill Creighton, Assistant Professor of Pediatrics, Stony Brook
Children’s Hospital says the key to a successful school year starts with
Z’s. So parents, how can you power down your kids at night and make
bedtime easier? Dr. Creighton shares her tips.

“First — develop a
nighttime routine,” says Dr. Creighton. Whether it’s a bath, reading a
book or listening to soothing music, these actives will have a better
impact on your child to help them relax before going to sleep.

Second — Power off! “The hour before bed should be a no-electronics zone,” says Dr. Creighton.

Studies
show that the light from backlit electronics (like tablets, smartphones
and video games) can disrupt our ability to fall — and stay — asleep.

Dr. Creighton says designate a spot in your home for electronics to be
plugged in, then have your kids start their bedtime routine by plugging
in one hour before lights out.

Ban hand-held devices from the bedroom! “The burst of light from a phone (even if it’s just to check the time) can break a sleep cycle,” says Dr. Creighton. “A regular alarm clock is best.”

Comment: To be consistent it would also help to
turn off any wireless routers, as wireless radiation is interpreted by
our bodies, as light.

If your child has a slight addiction to technology
and is resistant about turning off their device, try dialing down the
screen time. “Reduce screen time by 30 minutes or more each week until
you reach your goal,” says Dr. Creighton.

“A good rule of thumb is try
to limit recreational screen time to 60 minutes a day. For every
30 minutes of screen time, make sure your kids get 30 minutes of
physical activity.”

Try to replace screen time with an activity. “It’s sometimes hard to get
kids off the couch and get them moving, especially if they think of
physical activity as “exercise” or “boring,” says Dr. Creighton.
“Parents, get creative and make moving fun for kids.”

Some of Dr.
Creighton’s ideas: a 20-minute family walk, 20 minutes of shooting hoops
outside, walking the dog, going bike riding and doing chores (with the
promise of an allowance) such as vacuuming, putting away laundry, raking
leaves, shoveling snow and helping with the garbage/recycling, which
are big favorites in her household.

Lastly, establish good habits. Being distracted by phones, hand-held
devices and TV shows during mealtime cannot only lead to overeating, but
additional unneeded screen time. Be a good role model. Parents, set
a good example when it comes to screen time.

So how much sleep do your children need? General sleep guidelines from
the National Heart, Lung and Blood Institute show that sleep time change
as we age, but experts say there is no magic number for sleep, with
individual needs varying.

– Newborns: 16-18 hours a day.

– Preschool-age children: 11-12 hours a day.

– School-age children: at least 10 hours a day.

– Teens: 9-10 hours a day.

– Adults (including the elderly): 7-8 hours a day.

Also see…
Take control of your sleep, before it takes control of you

Missing sleep may hurt your memory

A bad night’s sleep could age your brain by five YEARS

Your lack of sleep makes your brain more vulnerable to toxins

Reposted September 5, 2014 – KnowTheLies.com

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