“Early to bed
Early to rise
Makes a man
Healthy
Wealthy
and Wise.”
Making sure your little ones get enough sleep just might be one of the best things you could do for their health, both now and later. Most toddlers and pre-schoolers are on a schedule, with activities and outings in the mornings, or they need to be up and ready to go with you when you run errands. If they have to wake up early, it only makes sense that they get to bed early too. Even if kids have less scheduled lives, this doesn’t mean it’s healthy for them to go to bed at 11 and sleep in until noon. The reasons are ~
1) A recent study on sleep times found children who go to bed earlier are less likely to be obese than those who stay up late.
2) Having enough sleep is crucial for brain function, energy and even their immune systems.
3) If your child gets used to late nights early on, it can be hard to break the pattern and this could lead to sleep issues later.
4) Not getting enough sleep may bring mood problems due to which children becomes cranky in the mornings which indeed leads to problem in coping with school timings. Mood problems indirectly and directly affects their concentration, learning and memory.
The truth is, the rest of the world gets up early and when your child starts going to school and then to college and then gets a job, getting up early will just be a fact of life. Going to bed
early should be one too.
How much sleep is needed to live a healthy life?
| Age | Recommended |
| Preschoolers 3-5 years | 10 to 13 hours |
| School-aged Children 6-13 years | 9 to 11 hours |
| Teenagers 14-17 years | 8 to 10 hours |
| Young Adults 18-25 years | 7 to 9 hours |
What’s the best time for sleep?
The best time for sleep is between 9p.m to 7a.m depending upon the need of the child.
For Pre-schoolers (3-5 years) it is from 9p.m to 7-8 a.m ,
for School goers (6-13 years) it is from 9p.m to 6-7 a.m ,
for Teenagers (14-17 years) it is from 10-11p.m to 6-7p.m and for Young adults it is 11p.m – 6-a.m.