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Back to school: The little things-SLEEP

Back to school: The little things-SLEEP I have been thinking about why sleep is so important and how can we get our kids and even ourselves to realize how important it really is to good health and good brain function. The average child needs around 10 hours a night of course that depends on the child and their activity level. My son needs at least 10-12 to function at his optimal level. Any less and I notice a snappy attitude and whining . I know the biggest issue with today children and parents is probably schedule and what all is on the schedule. I cannot tell you how to run your family but I prioritize sleep. Sleep is the bodies way of repairing itself and preparing for the next day. It is bad enough we do it to ourselves but when we pack our kids schedule so full that their sleep suffers we are doing them a disservice. I do not have a fail prove way to make sure that our children get enough sleep but I know that a schedule is about the most important thing you can do for yourself and them. It seems sticking to a schedule sometimes is the hard part. Lay out a schedule and then try to work your life around it. When my son was a baby, he was on a tight sleep schedule and he thrived. He was such a good sleeper and still is. It is harder as they get older to make it stick quite the same but the schedule is the start. Another important factor is a bedtime routine-It might look like this Have a light snack Take a bath. Put on pajamas. Brush teeth. Read a story. Make sure the room is quiet and at a comfortable temperature. Put your child to bed. Say goodnight and leave. Nightly routines are the part the provides the comfort and ease for bedtime. There are many things you can do to make is smoother such as limiting TV, keep a bedtime environment with special lighting or music. These things bring comfort and relaxation into our children's bedtime routines Sleep is beneficial: 1. Sleep Restores the brain 2. To little sleep can cause issues with hormones leading to obesity 3. To little sleep causes behavior issues 4. School performance suffers 5. You will sleep more also   http://www.sleepforkids.org/html/games.html Great resource for reaching your children the importance of sleep. Back to school means back to a schedule and back to a routine for sleeping. We always like to go outside and swing on the playset to start our bedtime routine. It is a nice a soothing activity that helps us wind down and have time to discuss the day. Don't forget the importance of talking to your kids about their day because there day will affect their sleep. Happy sleeping!

Getting Back to School-The little things

Getting back into school: The little things matter Wow the summer just flew by and here we are in the second week of school at our house. I am a home school mom and boy has my life changed. It is really the small things that I have found hard to get adjusted to but they also cause the most chaos in our home. 1. Back to a sleep time:Boy, during the summer you kind of head to bed when you are tired but now it is so important that we actually go to sleep on time. Nothing like trying to teach a cranky kid so the number one small thing you can do is make a plan and stick to the plan. Do not get to far off on the weekends because this to will through the whole week off. 2. Good nutrition: I found that our summer time nutrition is very lacking in nutrients. During the school year, our kids need adequate nutrients to function at optimal level. Make sure to give them a balanced breakfast that includes grains, fruit and milk. Milk does a body good you know. I find that every new school year my family and I end up trying to revamp our eating style. Don't forget to pack a healthy lunch filled with fruits and veggies and a good protein source. After school the kids are so hungry, so pick healthy foods that will carry them over until dinner. Some ideas are: Monkey Bars Applesauce Oatmeal-Raisin Cookies Walnut-Raisin Somersaults Carrot Pineapple Sweetbread Banana Fruit Smoothie Mixed Berry Smoothie Hummus Veggie City Dip Guacamole for Kids It is important to eat dinner before it gets to late as that will sometimes make it harder to get a good nights sleep. 3. Exercise: The one thing most American children are lacking is exercise. Kids always want to come in and play video games and such. Get them out for at least 30 minutes of playtime after school. A playset is a great way to get hidden exercise. Pick a playset that offers a lot of climbing features. Swinging is a great way to have fun and burn some calories. Another great idea is a trampoline. Bouncing on the trampoline when tear through some calories and provide a great cardiovascular workout.