Sleep & Emotional Health

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Research Finding

Kids aged 6–12 who sleep fewer than 9 hours per night show significantly higher rates of emotional and behavioural problems, impulsivity, and poorer memory — all linked to a dysregulated amygdala.

ABCD Study, Nature Communications, 2020 — Cheng et al.

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Question

TO ASK YOUR CHILD

"Does your brain feel different on days you sleep well, versus days you don't?"

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Quote

"Sleep is the single most effective thing we can do to reset our brain and body health each day."

— — Matthew Walker, neuroscientist & author of Why We Sleep

Go deeper

https://www.mybrainbooks.com/blogs/news/sleeps-hidden-impact-on-child-mental-health-and-development

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