photo by:
miss pupik If your child has difficulty concentrating in school or has become more irritable than usual, there may be something specific you can do. Often, lack of sleep is the culprit behind unusual mood swings or slipping performance in school or sports.
“While adults may suffer from daytime sleepiness due to inadequate sleep, children tend to become hyperactive when they are overtired,” says James Kemp, MD, medical co-director of the pediatric sleep laboratory and sleep medicine at St. Louis Children’s Hospital. “If your child is acting differently and appears to be highly distractible, try getting him to bed an hour earlier for a week. If this doesn’t work, talk with your child’s pediatrician about other possible solutions.”
-
1
- 2
View Full Article
Ask a Question
Have questions about this article or topic? Ask150 Characters allowed
Today on Education.com
HOME COOKING
10 Ways to Spice Up Your Barbecue
CELEBRATION
Happy Graduation
WORKBOOKS
New Workbooks Are Here!
Popular Articles
Wondering what others found interesting? Check out our most popular articles.
- 20 Great Graduation Quotes
- Examining Possible Causes of ADHD
- Can Inventiveness Be Taught?
- What Do Test Scores Really Say About a School?
- Great Gifts for Middle School Grads
- Unraveling the Mystery of the Allergy Epidemic
- 9 Ways to Encourage Early Literacy
- Ten Great High School Graduation Gifts
- Is High-Stakes Testing Cheating Your Kid?
- Picky Eaters: Tips for Tackling and Myths Debunked
Add your own comment