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Put your children to bed early! This study tells why!
Depending on the child's age and sleep needs, bedtime also varies. This study shows that you should tuck your children under the covers sooner rather than later.
Your children may need to go to bed earlier than you think. An Australian long-term study explains when they should go to sleep so that they and their parents benefit from it.
Children like to delay going to bed as much as possible so as not to miss anything. If only they knew that the happiness of the entire family depends on their bedtime.
No, don't worry, it's not that dramatic. But all of your discussions, small and large nervous breakdowns, tears and fights that you have had with your children over the last few years and months when it was said that they should now go to bed were worth it. A study carried out in Australia has now confirmed that if the child sleeps earlier, it is healthier and, above all, the mother is happier.
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Die ‚Growing Up In Australia‘The study has been observing thousands of families since 2004 and conducts surveys and examinations every two years to determine the health of the participants. When the researchers looked more closely at children's bedtimes, they found that those who slept until 8:30 p.m. had a "better and healthier quality of life."
Not only that, the mothers of the 'early sleepers' also showed increased mental health.
Those who sleep earlier are healthier
Lead author of the study, Jon Quach, said in aInterviewwith 'Today': "Mothers and fathers who put their children to bed early are not only doing something good for them, but above all for themselves."
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And parents know exactly how happy it makes you when peace returns to the children's room after a turbulent day and you can fall asleep relaxed on the couch in front of the TV.
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And if you don't know exactly when it's best to put your child to bed so that they get the amount of sleep that's good for them, we can also offer a little help. Roughly speaking, the following applies: If you have to get up at 6 a.m., you should sleep around 6:45 p.m. at the age of five. At the age of eight, children should be in bed by 7:30 p.m. and at the age of 12, around 8:15 p.m. The later you have to go out in the morning, the later your children can go to bed.
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And if you're still looking for a good method to teach your child to go to bed early, then it's best to take a look at our tips,. In the end, as always, everyone should decide for themselves what is good for themselves and their own child.
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