{"id":10771,"date":"2016-11-01T16:01:00","date_gmt":"2016-11-01T16:01:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/kumon-us-english-blog.local\/blog\/how-make-your-sleep-routine-smarter-your-child\/"},"modified":"2023-08-18T13:41:29","modified_gmt":"2023-08-18T17:41:29","slug":"how-make-your-sleep-routine-smarter-your-child","status":"publish","type":"canadian_english","link":"https:\/\/www.kumon.com\/resources\/canadian_english\/how-make-your-sleep-routine-smarter-your-child\/","title":{"rendered":"How to Make Your Sleep Routine Smarter for Your Child"},"content":{"rendered":"

The following post was written<\/em> by<\/em> Alanna McGinn, Certified Infant and Toddler Sleep Consultant and Founder of <\/em>Good Night Sleep Site<\/em><\/a> \u2013 a Global Pediatric and Family Sleep Team. <\/em><\/p>\n

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During the school year, heading to bed at a decent time and getting a good night\u2019s sleep is important for children. A well-rested child will display better cognitive ability, a more pleasant mood and temperament, and a stronger immune system. While an important component of proper sleep hygiene is to follow a consistent and soothing routine,\u00a0where you can\u00a0bond and meet your child\u2019s attachment needs, it can also be a time to tie in some reading and comprehension. Also, now that Halloween\u2019s over and your child has collected buckets of candy, we imagine you may be looking for a few ways to help diminish the sugar high!<\/p>\n

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Ways to Make Bedtime Smarter for Kids<\/h2>\n

Bedtime stories don\u2019t always have to happen in their bed. What if you carved out a special bedtime nook in their room where together you can curl up and get caught up about your day, or even practice some schoolwork? What a great idea to make a special place in their room for that quality time.<\/p>\n

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But what can you include in that special bedtime nook?<\/h3>\n
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  1. I created this fun magnetic board for my daughter\u2019s room. She and I have a blast with it and it was super easy and affordable to make. Head over to the dollar store and buy a large size cookie sheet. Personalize it with duct tape and now your child has their own magnetic board for reading flash cards and alphabet magnets. Don\u2019t forget that bedtime doesn\u2019t just have to be a time for reading comprehension but it can also include math as well!<\/li>\n
  2. Buy a plain canvas and collect different felt story boards available at most dollar and craft stores. Using foam letters start off the story yourself and then let your child\u2019s imagination run wild. Every night they can create their own story or add on different chapters. A great idea for some imaginative play and a great form of \u201coutput\u201d right before bed.<\/li>\n
  3. And don\u2019t forget no nook is complete without a favourite lovey or blanket that they can snuggle down with as well.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n

    We know that sleep is important during the school year and we know that a proper bedtime routine is always the best route to take to have a good night\u2019s sleep, but remember your routine can be whatever you and your child make it into.<\/p>\n

    Be together and be creative and get ready for some healthy post-Halloween (and smarter) Zzz\u2019s.<\/p>\n

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    Kumon not only helps children strengthen their math and reading skills, it also helps them build healthy routines in and out of school. Find out more by <\/em>scheduling a <\/em>parent orientation session<\/em><\/a> today!\u00a0<\/em><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"

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