The proverb, "Early to bed and early to rise makes a man healthy, wealthy and wise" seems to have some scientific merit for kids.
Studies into children and sleep are piling up and the latest suggests it's not only how much sleep they get that matters but also what time they go to bed.
It seems sleep is one of the most important parts of a child's general wellbeing.
The latest University of South Australia study on sleep times found children who go to bed earlier are less likely to be obese than those who stay up late
This indeed is true. I reckon the same go with adults. I am sure everyone noticed that when they didn't sleep good at night, they don't function as they do when a good night sleep occured.
Time is of the essence as well. As a parent, you are aware and have a fairly good idea when is your child tired and when that sleep is needed. But sometimes, they are not met due to circumstances - like putting up that teak wood patio furniture that everyone is excited about.
This is also a reminder for me although I am very much aware of it. The Tatapilla is active like an adult because he always evades sleep.
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