Sleep is Essential for Academic Success

Sleep is extremely  necessary for cellular rest and restoration. Without adequate sleep,  the whole body suffers and health is impaired. Unfortunately, we seem to be living in an age where the majority of people are suffering from sleeplessness. This sleeplessness can be especially troublesome for children in school, who need even more sleep than adults. Actually, adequate sleep is essential for a child’s academic success. School age children who are sleep deprived suffer from impaired judgement, poor memory, emotional instability, and decreased immune system functioning, according to sleep specialists. While you may think that 7-8 hours of sleep is plenty, adolescents really need 8.5-9 hours of good sleep each night in order to perform their best. However, they are among the most sleep deprived group in school. Statistics from the National Sleep Foundation reveal that 60% of kids under 18 state they are tired during the day and almost 15% routinely fall asleep during class. Kids ages 3 to 5 require 11-13 hours of sleep each night while 5 to 12 year old kids need 10–11 hours. Build Healthy Habits Once summer vacation hits, kids stay up later. Nicer weather and longer days make it difficult to get to bed early. [...]