Child's dream vs back to school

• May 4, 2024

With the return to classes, the children they face several crisis , since in the holidays they have more freedom in their activities as in their schedules . One of the main problems that arise is the dream .

During the holiday period, most children tend to sleep late and wake up at the time they want, but at the time of lessons They have to get up early to get ready and arrive punctually at the school door.

The break nightlife fulfills a regulatory and restorative function of organism , by assimilating and organizing what was learned during the day; It is also important in the physical maturation Y psychological .  

Infants who sleep between 6 to 8 hours, perform more in their day to day and are less likely to suffer behavior problems and irritability. It is essential that parents develop good sleep habits from an early age.

In this regard, the doctor Miguel Ángel Jiménez Sanjuán , head of the Mental Hygiene Service of Hospital La Raza, explains that the dream healthy is essential for health and developing of the child, since it keeps him alert , behaves better and stimulates memory .

The specialist warns that children who do not apply this practice are exposed to be irritable , aggressive, with fatigue Exaggerated and drowsy during the day.

What disorders can occur?

Jiménez Sanjuán indicates that the disorders that should be identified in the infant stage are:

1. Distressing nightmares
2. Night terrors
3. Apnea (pauses in breathing)
4. Snoring

The doctor recommends attending specialized clinics to control these problems, such as the National Medical Center La Raza.

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