Lack of sleep adversely affects a child's brain

Researchers at the University of Tel Avis (Israel) recommend parents should not routinely approve their children 's request to go to bed late. Getting a little sleep, even for an hour, can significantly reduce a child's intellectual ability.

Children who sleep less than 1 hour often get tired in the evenings (Photo: dreamstime) The team studied the sleeping habits of 77 students aged 10-11. The children were followed by both the time to go to bed and the number of times they woke up in the night. They also require children to sleep an extra hour or sleep less than an hour within a few nights. The results showed that those who slept less than 1 hour were more likely to experience fatigue in the evenings, and achieved a much worse score in intellectual sharpness tests (ability to respond quickly and memory).

Doctor Avi Sadeh, who led the study, commented: "Previous work shows that children are getting less and less sleep. Parents or child care workers can detect proper sleeping needs of Each child by prolonging or shortening sleep time, and monitoring changes in their behavior and their sense of comfort, in this way we can find the optimal sleeping needs of the child. "

Another independent study also found a link between sleep disorders and hyperactivity and lack of concentration (ADHD) in children.