Can Your Kids’ Grades be Affected by Their Sleep?

Are you kids’ grades suffering due to lack of sleep?

With all the demands and luxuries of our culture, many school-aged children are often sleep deprived.

A recent study by Boston College reviewing sleep patterns of students from over 50 countries revealed that the United States has the highest number of sleep-deprived students.  In the study,  73% of 9 and 10 year olds and 80 % of 13 and 14 year olds were identified by their teachers as being adversely affected by lack of sleep.

In comparison, Japan ranked as one of the best in regards to getting enough sleep.

The study consisted of a huge data-gathering process involving the subjects of mathematics, science and reading literacy.

In general the studies revealed that students receiving on average more sleep do better in math, science and reading. In the study,  the Asian education systems dominated the top of the ranking.

What’s to blame for this in our communities?  More affluent countries are at higher risk with sleep experts citing the use of mobile phones and computers in bedrooms as a major problem.

Other factors such as home culture, nutrition, as well as levels of wealth and poverty are being reviewed as influencing factors of achievement.

So what can we do to help your children’s grades? Watch out for their quantity of sleep and remove cell phones and laptops from their bedrooms at night.

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