Chill Skills – a good night’s sleep

How much sleep does your child

need?

Aged 3?

Aged 6-12?

You are not alone!

• 67% of parents admitted they were worried about the amount or quality of sleep their children got *

• 67% said they had never been advised about good sleep by a GP, Health Visitor, midwife or teacher *

• In Liverpool 80% of parents said a good night’s sleep is the most important thing for a child to do well at school *

* The Sleep Council’s “Pillow Time” survey – October 2009

Why is sleep so important?

•Recharges your batteries – energy

•Memory, learning, growing

•Difficulty concentrating & paying attention

•Behaviour – short fuse, act without thinking

•Can seem energetic – over tired

•Eventually makes you ill

What can you do to help your child sleep?

What can I do?• Bedtime routine

• Set your child’s biological clock

• Cosy Sleep Environment

• Avoid distractions

• Eat better to sleep better - caffeine

• Get Active

• Teach your child to relax and fall asleep