While your child is asleep, his or her brain is busy organizing and storing information that has been learned during the day. Use these guidelines to help your child get a good night’s sleep and improve learning and memory:
- Elementary school students need 9-11 hours of sleep every night. Experts recommend a range because some children require more sleep than others. If your child has a hard time waking up or feels drowsy in school, move to an earlier bedtime.
- The light from a computer (or any screen) can prevent your child from winding down. Turn off anything with a screen at least an hour before bedtime.