Do your children enjoy sleeping in during the summer months?  I know mine have been great sleepers.

Yes during the summer bedtime has a tendency to get pushed back a little later than usual.  However for the most part my husband and I try to get our children to bed by 8:30 pm.  We both realize the importance of sleep for children.  Not only for their growth and development but also for their mood the following day.

I found an article that discussed how insufficient sleep plays a role in the classroom.  I was surprised to find that the brains’ of  children who are sleep deprived do not absorb and process as much information as well-rested children.

For more information on this topic follow this link: Sleep and Performance at School

Tip of the Day:

- Be consistent with bedtime.

- Have a bedtime routine that you follow each night.

- Let children sleep as long as possible in the morning but at the same time give them enough time to get ready, eat and not feel rushed.

- Have younger children nap or give them down time during the day.