Research shows that children who do not sleep beyond this point are “consuming their bodies”! Many parents, however, do not take it seriously

Sleep generally refers to human sleep, which is an indispensable physiological phenomenon for humans.

In a person’s lifetime, sleep accounts for nearly one-third of the time, and the quality of sleep is closely related to human health.

This shows how important sleep is for everyone. In a sense, the quality of sleep determines the quality of life.

But why do people need to sleep. This is a problem that scientists have always wanted to completely solve.

Research shows that children who do not sleep beyond this point are “consuming their bodies”. Have you ever thought that when you put your children to sleep every night, you are actually laying the foundation for their future health and happiness.

‘Sleeping soundly’ is not only the cute sleeping appearance of children, but also the key to their healthy growth.

But what is worrying is that many parents do not pay much attention to the importance of their children’s sleep, and even believe that staying up late is a sign of “hard work”.

How to help children develop good sleep habits is the focus of this article. Introduction: Sleep is more important than you think.

The fast-paced lifestyle concept of “time is money” has deeply penetrated people’s hearts, and many parents have also projected this concept onto their children’s education, wishing their children could spend 24 hours a day studying.

Adequate sleep is the cornerstone of a child’s learning and growth. Imagine what would happen if a machine were to run at overload for a long time.

The answer is obvious: it will be damaged. Children are no exception. Lack of sleep is a ‘consumption of the body’, and over time, the consequences can be unimaginable.

1. Where is the ‘warning line’ for children staying up late. After the implementation of the “double reduction” policy, many parents have more time to pay attention to their children’s health, but many still have misconceptions about sleep.

A study by Harvard University and its affiliated hospitals shows that children of different ages have different sleep needs, and the corresponding “stay up late warning line” is also different: preschool children (3-6 years old): falling asleep after 8 pm is considered staying up late.

Elementary school students (6-12 years old): Sleeping after 9pm is considered staying up late. Middle school students and above: Sleeping after 10 pm is considered staying up late.

This is just a reference standard, and individual differences of each child also need to be considered.

But ensuring sufficient sleep time for children is crucial. 2. The harm of staying up late to children is far more than just “lack of energy”.

Many parents believe that staying up late means that their children will at most lose energy the next day, but this is not the case.

The harm of staying up late to children is multifaceted, and can even affect their entire life: hindering growth and development: the night is the peak period of growth hormone secretion, and staying up late can directly affect the secretion of growth hormone, leading to short stature in children.

The data in the article also mentions that around 10 pm is the peak time for growth hormone secretion, and missing this time period is a “waste” of the child’s opportunity to grow taller.

Weakening immunity: Lack of sleep can lower a child’s immunity, making them more susceptible to illness and increasing the risk of chronic diseases.

Impact on learning efficiency: Lack of sleep can lead to children’s lack of concentration, decreased memory, and naturally lower learning efficiency.

Parents of ‘chicken babies’, instead of forcing their children to stay up late to study, it’s better to let them sleep well and improve their learning efficiency.

Causing emotional problems: Long term lack of sleep can make children emotionally unstable and prone to psychological problems such as anxiety and depression.

3. Why can’t children sleep. Only by identifying the root cause of the problem can we prescribe the right medicine.

There are various reasons why children stay up late: addiction to electronic products: playing with electronic devices such as phones and tablets before bedtime can stimulate the brain and affect sleep.

Bad sleep habits: irregular sleep schedule, eating and drinking before bedtime can affect sleep. Excessive academic pressure: In the “involution” educational environment, some children are under tremendous academic pressure, leading to insomnia and anxiety.

The influence of family environment: A noisy family environment and parents’ sleep habits can also affect children’s sleep.

4. How to help children sleep well. Helping children develop good sleep habits requires joint efforts from parents and children: 1.

Establishing a regular sleep schedule: As mentioned in the article, it is necessary to set a good sleep schedule for children and strictly implement it.

2. Create a comfortable sleeping environment: Keep the room quiet and dark, and choose comfortable mattresses and bedding.

3. Stay away from electronic devices before bedtime: Do not let children touch electronic devices half an hour before bedtime.

4. Avoid vigorous exercise and excessive excitement before bedtime: You can tell children stories and listen to light music before bedtime to help them relax their body and mind.

5. Leading by example: Parents should lead by example and develop good sleep habits. Conclusion: Good sleep, good sleep quality for future children, is related to their healthy growth and also to the happiness of their families.

Instead of anxiously “chicken babies”, it’s better to focus on children’s sleep first, allowing them to accumulate energy in sufficient sleep and face future challenges.

Let’s work together to create a healthy and happy environment for children’s growth.