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Getting Enough Sleep........ According to the Centers for Disease Control, (2008), inadequate sleep is linked to a number of chronic diseases such as diabetes, heart disease, obesity and depression. The majority of Americans do not get enough sleep to perform at the best of their ability. Studies have found that children who do not get enough sleep have more problems at school. Children with poor sleep habits have more difficulty paying attention in class, retaining information and completing high quality school work. Video games, television, the internet and caffeinated beverages can disrupt children's sleep. Additionally, children who do not develop good sleep patterns during childhood may suffer from sleep deprivation their whole life. The recommended amount of sleep for school age children is 10 to 11 hours per night. Set a bedtime and enforce it. Sleep is food for the brain. An adequate amount of sleep each night leaves children refreshed, helps them think clearly and leads them to enjoy life to the fullest.
Connie Stuart |
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Connie has been teaching Health at Mantachie Elementary for 10 years. Her services are provided free to the school by North Mississippi Medical Center. Connie has a Bachelor's Degree in Elementary Education and a Master's Degree in Health Education. She has taught in Mississippi, Tennessee, and Kentucky. |
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