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Healthy routines start with sleep

Healthy routines start with sleep


Posted: Tue 22 Sep 2020


Children need sleep to help them grow and develop healthily.

As parents, we’re aware of the health risks for our children from too many "treat" foods, too many sugary drinks or not being active enough. But did you know that sleep is also important for children’s health?

Sleep is central to a child’s health and wellbeing. For children, it influences their development in many ways from managing their emotions to the development of their thought-process and physical health. (SafeFood, 2020)

Find out more on how sleep can affect our children's mental and physical health, by following the link below:

https://www.safefood.net/start/sleep


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