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News Topical, Digital Desk : Many parents often worry that their children don't get enough sleep. Others are concerned that their children sleep too much. We all know that good sleep is essential for staying healthy.
This raises the question: what constitutes adequate sleep for children? The answer may be beyond your imagination. In this article, we'll explore how much sleep a child of any age should need.
Is your child getting enough sleep?
Sleep isn't just for relieving fatigue, it's also crucial for children's mental and physical development. According to the National Sleep Foundation (NSF), children need different amounts of sleep depending on their age.
However, a new survey conducted in the US shows that about 44% of children (especially younger children) are not getting enough sleep as per their age.
Sleep is not just a problem for one child, it's a problem for the whole family
Childhood sleep determines a person's physical and mental health as they grow older. Dr. Laura Stearney of Johns Hopkins University also agrees that poor sleep can have an impact on the entire family.
80% of parents surveyed agreed that their child's sleep deprivation disrupts their own sleep and routine. Meanwhile, 86% believe that good sleep improves both their child's mood and behavior.
Why are children having sleep problems?
- More tension, less sleep: 74% of parents spend an average of two hours every day worrying about whether their child is sleeping well or not.
- Miscalculating sleep: Parents often underestimate their baby's sleep needs. Especially for babies between 0 and 3 months, 78% of parents make this mistake and sleep an hour less than their baby needs.
- Lack of communication: Parents are concerned about their children's sleep, but they never talk to them about ' why good sleep is important '.
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