The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep for Kids: Tips and Tricks to Help Your Children Get the Rest They Need.

 The Importance of a Good Night's Sleep for Kids: Tips and Tricks to Help Your Children Get the Rest They Need.

Are you tired of fighting the bedtime battle with your little ones?Do they keep on tossing and resist going to bed and keep on turning all night long? I understand how difficult and frustrating it can be,but what if I tell you that a good night sleep is not just important for your sanity but also for your child's overall health and well being.

The following are tips for and tricks to help your child  get the rest they need:

1. Set an individualized bedtime

Most kids have patterns that  don't change much,no matter what you do.Those who have the routine of waking up earlier even if they sleep late,they will still wake up earlier. They stay awake for some hours until their bodies are ready.

2.Set a wake up time

Setting a wake up time based on how long your kid needs time to go to bed and sleep. Create awake up time routine as early as preschool years to prevent stress in future and be consistent with the schedule. 

Even if it's  a weekend or a holiday , don't try to change the schedule because the kid will adjust to the current situation and when school time reaches ,they will be horrible to handle.

3.Create a consistent bedtime routine 

Before dinner if the kid has come from school,they should have a light playtime,bath,do homework, bedtime story and then sleep. The routine should be accommodative and comforting.

4.Put off screens

Too much of screens affects the baby's emotional development including sleep disturbance, obesity, depression and anxiety. It promotes aggressive behaviours and hinder social and emotional competence.

Some of the parents have the tendency of giving their kids androids even at earlier age ,not knowing that they are destroying the emotional development of the kids. 

Also the kids can mean to watch their favourite cartoons or movies ,until even if they are pressed for short and long call ,they ignore and they soil for themselves.

You are supposed to switch off  or keep away your child from screens ,to create more time for sleeping.

5.Create a sleep-conducive environment

Make sure that the bedroom should be clean  meaning you should ensure that all distractive things that make your kid not to sleep well are well organized.

Ensure that beddings are soft,the lights should be switched off to help the kid to distinguish  between day and night. Also any kid of noise should be avoided to enable the kid to fall a sleep easily.

6.Keep it cool

The sleeping room should not be too cold or too hot. The temperature should be moderate and accommodating to the child. You should address the kid in a breathable cotton pyjamas and keep the room temperature at 65 to 70' F at night according to Whitney Roban,PhD, Clinical psychologist and sleep specialist.

7.Be on the look out for sleep disorders

Always try to find out what makes the kid to have sleep disorders. It could be nightmares that makes the child to be scared,maybe she could be snoring or disturbed by snores from others or breath through the mouth. Just consult your pediatrician Incase of any concerns .

8.Get exercise

Make sure your kid always plays a physical activity for 1 hour,because it makes the kid to relax her mind and accelerate the sleep. The kid falls a sleep faster inorder to recover the energy lost during the day. Alternatively, kids should avoid vigorously activities with 2 hours of bedtime.

Importance of good Night's sleep to kids

A good Night's sleep is paramount importance for children as it plays crucial role in overall development and well being.

It's a period which various physiological and psychological processes occur.

• It helps children replenish their energy level,promote optimal physical growth and development.
• Critical brain functions are enhanced, facilitating memory consolidation and learning retention while promoting concentration and effectiveness throughout the day.
• Furthermore,deep slumber aids emotional and regulation by mitigating stress levels in children and facilitating better control over their emotions.
• Promotes mood stability and reduces irritability or  issues that can arise due to inadequate sleep patterns among kids.

Conclusion 

In conclusion, a good night's sleep is crucial for the overall health and well-being of children. It not only helps them physically by aiding in their growth and development, but it also has a significant impact on their mental and emotional states. As parents, it is our responsibility to ensure that our children get enough quality sleep each night. By following the tips mentioned above and creating a consistent bedtime routine, we can help our kids reap the numerous benefits of a good night's rest. So let us prioritize our child's sleep and watch them thrive in all aspects of their lives.

6 Ways to Get People to Respect You (Avoid Being Taken Advantage Of)

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Do you often find yourself being taken advantage of?Perhaps you're often talked down to and treated as less than.

Sometimes people can be harsh and judgmental.And you may feel as if they don't hold any respect for you.

It's not always nice to hang around those who don't value you.So, if given the chance,it may be best to simply walk away,and say good riddance.

But, if you find you're always being subtly treated this way maybe you'd like to adopt some behaviors to gain respect.

You can still be you.You just simply respect yourself enough,to not let others walk all over you.Sound like a plan?

Okay.

Here are six ways to get people to respect you.

Number one, Respect yourself first.

We should all learn to love ourselves.And in doing so,give us the respect we deserve.Often at times we can be too harsh on ourselves,and let our insecurities and dark thoughts take the lead.

But do away with them.With a little practice self-respect,you can be on your way to thinking higher of yourself and loving you in the process.

Many researchers, such as Herbert M. Lefcourt,state that having a sense of internal locus of control,over our own lives,is a key condition for our mental health.

Locus of control,refers to how much someone feels a sense of agency towards their life.

Someone with an internal locus of control believes the things that happened to them are strongly influenced by their own actions,abilities or mistakes.

• To practice self-respect,you must first allow yourself to say no,without feeling guilty.
• Prioritize what is important in your life.
• Protect yourself.
• And choose to keep only healthy relationships.It's key to not let others take advantage of you.
• And make sure you get what you pay for in life.

So if you're at an ice cream stand,and you paid for two scoops of ice cream,and only received one,instead of brushing it off,simply ask that you receive that extra chocolate scoop,and don't feel guilty about it.It's just ice cream, and you're hungry.

Your priority right now is to satisfy your appetite.And guess what?Ice cream is the way.Two scoops please.

Furthermore, it's important to knowyou can create your own happiness,not just others.

This is a form of self-respect as well.So go ahead and enjoy those two scoops.You respect yourself too much to not appreciate themand you.

Number two. Set clear boundaries.

It's important to set boundaries for ourselves and others.

Let's say your friend often comes over to your housefor movie night.You love and care for your friend.But they aren't the most respectful guests.

1. They put their feet up on your coffee table.
2. They bring their dog fleas over.
3. They eat most of your food
4. They leave Cheeto Puff remainson your furniture, everywhere.

Do they respect you?It doesn't look like it.

A good step would be to set some boundaries for when company comes over.And discuss them with your dear friend.You can be kind when discussing this with them and consider their point of view as well.

But it's your home,and it's ultimately your rules.So tell them they can't keep scavenging through your fridge.Fleas must be on a leash,and to keep their cheese-filled hands to themselves.Not on the furniture.And pause off the table, fleas.

Number three,

Understand you don't have to be nice all the time.

Who wouldn't wanna be nice when they want to?But when you feel like you have to,at the expense of your own happiness,it's not a good idea.

Sadly, a lot of people think,they can take advantage of those who are kind to them.

This doesn't mean you have to stop being a good person.Just simply know when you must put yourself first,and also don't feel guilty about it all the time.

You may think that if you don't do every favor your friend asks of you,they might not like you anymore.

But what kind of friend is that?You may feel guilty if you don't accept your friend's invitation to hang out every time.But you just got snuggled into a bubble bath.

You just like to be alone tonight.Perhaps you don't allow yourself to not smile.So you throw on a contrived smile before you go out the door,even when you're having a bad day,as great as smiling feels.

A forced smile can't always make you feel better.Allow yourself to admit you're having a bad day.

You don't need to be in a certain mood for anyone.Allowing unnecessary guilt to take control can leave you associating these one's happy actions with something forced and uncomfortable.

Practice assuring yourself,that if you allow yourself,the guilt free time to relax first,you'll only feel happier when the time comes to hang out with your friend next.

Number four. Speak up

Many of us often have shy personalities.So doing all the talking during a group conversation may not be our thing.

But just because you're shy,doesn't mean you should let others interrupt you.If others often interrupt you,or appear as if they aren't listening,there's some tricks you can use to make yourself heard.

First, try saying the name of the person you're speaking to mid conversation.

Similar to the cocktail party effect,we will often have our attention pulled back to reality when our names are heard.

Such as when we're at a cocktail party and here our name in the distance.You know how your music teacher would always say your name mid sentence to regain your attention?We're doing the same thing here.

Another trick is to often use hand gestures,and give an equal amount of eye contact to everyone.Using hand gestures grabs attention,and strongly conveys your message.

Eye contact.If someone was looking into the depths of your soul,you'd be bound to notice.Just make sure you give everyone,equal amounts of eye contact.Maybe no soul staring today.

Number five. Don't over-apologize.

Do you often find yourself apologizing for something that wasn't even your fault?It may just become habit to say, sorry when something goes wrong.You may only wanna say it to not be unkind.

But your words should carry weight,especially in apology.If you apologize too often,your sorry maybe viewed as nothing to others who hear it too often.

And unfortunately,over-apologizing can be a sign to others that you are submissive.Sooner or later, they'll assume,you'll be the one to take the blame.Or that you're too nice to speak up if they walk all over you.

Some common things we unnecessarily apologize for.If you don't wanna do a favor, don't apologize.

-It's a favor.

-If you have an opposing opinion,agree to disagree.

It's your opinion.Stand by it.

*Remember, you don't have to be unkind.Say sorry, when sorry is do.

But be conscious of how often and how unnecessarily you do say it.

Number six,

Display confident body language.

Confidence is key.And that's what people often say.And it can be very true most times.

If you want to command respect,a good way is to let your body language show,that you can't be pushed around.

Quite literally too.

Strong stance and good posture won't send you toppling over if bumped into.So, use good posture and stand up tall,make good eye contact when listening and speaking.

Crossing our arms is often seem as defensive.So it's best to relax them by your side.

Carry your head high and eyes forward,instead of looking to the ground.Observe the scene at a party,don't be afraid to people watch.And it's a party after all.

And remember those hand gestures,continue to use them while speaking.And you'll be as confident and respected as an international leader.

So, do you often feel disrespected?

Will you use these tips?

Do you say sorry, often?

Let me know about a time where you felt disrespected.

Which tips would you use to command the respect of others?

Share with  in the comments below.

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