Time for Bed Sleep Solutions

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Tip #5: Unplug! Recent studies have shown that the 'blue' light emitted from our electronic devices interferes with sleep. Exposure to artificial light at night contributes to rising rates of disrupted and disordered sleep. Blue light delays the release of the sleep hormone melatonin and disrupts circadian rhythms. High efficiency light bulbs and electronic devices such as TVs, smart phones, tablets and computers emit a high concentration of blue light. It is recommended to t...urn off all electronic devices AT LEAST 1 hour before bedtime to allow the body and brain to prepare for sleep. That goes for you too, Mom and Dad www.timeforbed.ca #timeforbed #sleeptips #sleepconsultant #backtoschool #healthysleep #manitobasleepconsultant

Tip #4: Environment Your child's sleeping space should be dark, quiet and cool. Think of it as a cave! Keep any lighting in the room dim with low wattage light bulbs and nightlights. www.timeforbed.ca... #timeforbed #sleeptips #sleepconsultant #backtoschool #healthysleep #manitobasleepconsultant

Tip #3: Appropriate Bedtime Children aged 5-12 should be getting approximately 10-11 hours of sleep per night. An appropriate bedtime for this age group is 8:00pm. Little ones adjusting to full school days may require a bedtime as early as 7-7:30pm in order to help them get the hours of sleep that they need to be well-rested and eager to learn. www.timeforbed.ca... #timeforbed #sleeptips #sleepconsultant #backtoschool #healthysleep #manitobasleepconsultant

Tip #2: Bedtime Routine Encourage your child to adopt a routine (20-30 min in length) that includes the same steps every night. It is an excellent cue to the brain and body that sleep is approaching and helps them wind down from the day's events. Quieten down the house - dim the lights and shut off TVs and electronic devices. www.timeforbed.ca... #timeforbed #sleeptips #sleepconsultant #backtoschool #healthysleep #manitobasleepconsultant