The Huffington Post – Mark S. Aloia, Ph.D.
“The concept that children might need more sleep to perform better in school is not new. When I began searching for literature on sleep and school grades, I came across a study published back in 1913…Let’s look at the effects of poor sleep on performance, specifically in children. Poor sleep in children has been associated with obesity, poor school grades, mood problems, and impulsive behavior…The good news is that delaying school start times just slightly can help…I choose to advocate for my son and his sleep. I also choose to follow a few simple steps to help ease the transition as we head back-to-school that I’d like to share:”(more)