Here’s some great tips to ensure our tamariki get enough sleep: - Tamariki aged 5-13 years need 9-11 hours of sleep each night to help their body and brain develop
- Encourage exercise during the day
- Create a routine of going to bed at the same time each evening
- If you can, keep the bedroom for sleeping only
- Keep cell phones, computers, TV’s and video games out of the bedroom
- Replace screen time 1 hour before bedtime with calming activities such as bathing, music, and reading
- Keep the bedroom dark, quiet, and comfortable
For more information: www.healthnavigator.org.nz/healthy-living/s/sleep/ |  |