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Being an adult is never easy!<\/p>\n

We have so many responsibilities and deadlines to meet on a daily basis. This make sleepless nights inevitable. We sacrifice our sleep just to meet the demands from work and the result of incurring sleepless nights is never favourable.<\/p>\n

As working adults, we understand the need and importance of having sufficient sleep. However as parents, are we ensuring that our children are having sufficient sleep as well?<\/p>\n

We often forget that children do experience their own stress from school as well. Hence similarly, our children sometimes sacrifice sleep in order to meet their respective deadlines.<\/p>\n

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Why Is Sleep Important?<\/span><\/h2>\n

Many of us are trying to obtain as little sleep as possible hoping to stay awake and complete more work. However, by sacrificing sleep, we are depriving our body the opportunity to rejuvenate itself. As a result, our performance the next day will be significantly affected as we are deprived of sleep.<\/p>\n

When we sleep, it does not signify the period whereby our body and brain ‘shuts off’. On the contrary, our body initiates the performance of its biological maintenance as this prepares us with ample energy to function optimally the next day. Without having sufficient sleep, mental fatigue occurs!<\/p>\n

As such, remind your children to have sufficient sleep before an examination. Burning the midnight oil is never recommended<\/span> as it affects their examination performance the next day.<\/p>\n

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Benefits of Sleep<\/span><\/h2>\n

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#1 Benefit: Improves Memory<\/span><\/h2>\n

It is a little known fact that sleeping improves memory! When we are asleep, our brain continues to function as it consolidates the information received or knowledge gained when we are awake.<\/p>\n

Hence, when your children is attempting to learn a new concept in school, it is recommended that they read it before sleep and again after waking up! This allows your children to better retain whatever they have learnt when they are awake, thus resulting in better performance.<\/p>\n

#2 Benefit: Encourages Creativity<\/span><\/h2>\n

Our brain is extremely busy even when we are asleep!<\/p>\n

It functions efficiently in terms of consolidating information when we are sleeping. But do you know, our brain also reorganises and restructures information too? This is important for enhancing our creativity when we wake up the next day!<\/p>\n

#3 Benefit: Sharpens Attention<\/span><\/h2>\n

Having sufficient sleep allows your children to maintain their attention in school!<\/p>\n

When your children obtain ample rest, they are able to obtain and retain information more efficiently. Your children’s problem solving and critical thinking skills will perform at its best as they go through the daily challenges presented in school when they get enough rest.<\/p>\n

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Effects of Sleep Deprivation<\/span><\/h2>\n

So how much sleep does an individual require per night?<\/p>\n

There is no general answer to such a question as every individual is unique. As such, some people can function at their optimal despite having less sleep. However, the recommended number of hours of sleep required by your child is between\u00ad 8.5 hours to 10 hours.<\/p>\n

The result of sleep deprivation is often underestimated. Some of the effects of the lack of sleep are as follows:<\/p>\n