Regular Bedtimes

I recently read an article entitled "Regular bedtimes better for young minds". This article discusses the importance of a regular bedtime and how it affects school performance. The study suggests "consistency of your children's bedtime is associated with positive performance on a variety of intellectual tests." The researchers found that children performed better if they went to bed at a regular time each night.  If you are interested in reading the entire article, click here - http://thechart.blogs.cnn.com/2013/07/08/regular-bedtimes-better-for-young-minds/

Here is some additional information I found on the Kids Health website. It provides information about the amount of sleep needed for School-Age Children

"School-age kids need 10 to 12 hours of sleep a night. Bedtime difficulties can arise at this age for a variety of reasons. Homework, sports and after-school activities, TVs, computers, and video games, as well as hectic family schedules might contribute to kids not getting enough sleep.

Lack of sleep can cause irritable or hyper types of behavior and may make it difficult for kids to pay attention in school. It is important to have a consistent bedtime, especially on school nights. Be sure to leave enough time before bed to allow your child to unwind before lights out."