Poor sleep affects learning, attention, and weight

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And it affects them more in children than we previously thought.

My school is a first-run school, starting at 8:15 in the morning. I wonder if starting later would have an effect on the kids' learning?

I think, also, I need to be strict about bedtimes with my girls until they're preteens at least. Having them go to bed between seven-thirty and eight gets them about eleven hours of sleep, which seems about right for the moment. (Claire has a nap, too.)

Comments

[melstra.livejournal.com]

I need to go read that article, but right now I'm too tired. ;) (Seriously). Your first run schools start at 8.15??? That seems like heaven to me. Some schools in our county start at 7.20. I'm "lucky" we don't start until 7.30. However, I still need to leave the house at 6.40 so I can get here in time to feel human. It really sucks and I *know* my kids aren't getting enough sleep. I'm certainly not.

[viktor-haag.livejournal.com]

07:20?? That's insane! Boy, I'm very glad we don't live in a school district like that.