Family Minute #21

Is your child getting enough sleep?

You know that when your child stays up too late, she is tired and unfocused the next day. New research by Harvard Medical School provides another reason why your student needs plenty of sleep. Inadequate sleep impairs the hippocampus -- the part of the brain that creates new memories. That means your child will have a harder time learning new concepts if she's not fully rested. Even though your little night owl wants to stay up late, make sure she gets to bed early so she can get the most out of her education.

Remember your family first.