Sleep disruptions can take a serious mental and physical toll on children Sleep disruptions can take a serious mental and physical toll on both children and their caregivers. To better understand the importance of a consistent bedtime routine, some obvious signs of sleep deprivation in children include rubbing their eyes or rolling around on the floor, and sometimes they can become irritable,” highlights Harding. “Children generally enjoy life, and they’re not going out of their way to make life difficult for parents, but when their emotional integrity is breaking down and they feel this lack of safety and security, then everything begins to look a bit hazy for them. This can affect their memory and their learning. Sleep deprivation can also erode the fabric of biological life and affect our immune system. So, that hour before bedtime can be used to set children up for a fantastic neurological and biological future. Many parents face challenges when trying to get their young children to settle down for bed, from bedtime tantrums to separation anxiety and frequent night-time wake-ups.
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Friday, June 6, 2025