"The week after daylight saving can be wearing, but it won't take long to fall back into a good sleep routine. Know that when children are tired it often can affect their mood, their concentration, how well they behave and their ability to retain information. Be patient and realistic and in no time things will be back to normal," Priscilla Dunstan, s behavioral researcher shared in her articles found here.
Many students have come in this week complaining of not being able to sleep, or of being tired. This is most likely attributable to the switch of time. However, as the weeks go on, and the days are lighter later, students tend to do more in the evenings causing them to be more tired. Children this age need 10 to 11 hours of sleep each night. A recent study stated that most kids are getting closer to eight or nine hours.
The number one culprit that is interfering with sleep--electronics. Screen time right before bed actually disrupts sleep, and the sleep cycle. Non-electronic activities such as reading, drawing, etc are a better right before bed choice. Sleep effects mood, behavior, and cognitive ability, it is vital for learning and growing.
These articles provide great suggestions to help maintain a consistent sleep schedule for your child.
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