How Sleep Affects Kids Behavior and Attention

The connection between sleep and children's behavior isn't talked about enough. If you don't get enough sleep, you can't focus! As adults, we know what it is like to be so tired we can't think straight. We have the luxury of being about to grab some caffeine, alter our work schedule, or pop a B12, but kids often aren't even aware that sleep is causing brain fog, attention problems, and crabbiness.Sleep is needed for many processes, but it is vital for our brain and body to power down to work at optimal levels. A healthy level of sleep is needed for neuroplasticity, or the brain's ability to adapt when learning or to experiencing things. When we sleep too little, our learning, memory, and attention become labored, and our reflexes slow, so we can't physically respond quickly.

Why Is Sleep Important for Children and Teens?

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