By ParticipAction

Keeping Well Rested but Fit

Family Influence on the Sleep Behaviors of Children and Youth

Jul 14, 2020 | 10:30 AM

According to a recent statement from the Lawson Foundation, opportunities for outdoor play are critical for children during and beyond the COVID-19 pandemic. Our own research found that children and youth had lower physical activity levels, less outdoor time, higher leisure screen time and more sleep during the outbreak. Go outside and play!

Visit www.lawson.ca/op-elcc-covid19.pdf to read the full statement and learn more about the Lawson Foundation’s work supporting outdoor play in Canada.

A healthy childhood requires a good balance of physical activity, sedentary behaviour and sleep.

Busy schedules and over-programming are the norm for most families today.

Add to this increased screen time, and it’s easy to see how children’s sleep can be impacted.

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However, the many benefits of a good night sleep should not be overlooked!

For tips on healthy sleep behaviours check out this infographic. https://bit.ly/2C4ZQVa