For Kids: GET SOME SLEEP!

It’s no fun to feel tired. Being tired makes you grumpy and groggy, and when you sleep the day away you miss out on all the fun!

Here are some tips to help you avoid “the drain” and get the kind of sleep that you need...

• Get plenty of exercise. Keeping active during the day will help you to sleep well at night. Try to get at least 60 minutes of physical activity each day. Games and sports are fun ways to keep fit.


•Eat foods that help your body to recharge. Fruits and dark green vegetables are great sources of energy. Try whole-wheat bread instead of white, and avoid the “sugar drain” by cutting down on sweet treats.

•Get enough sleep at night. Listen to your body. If you are feeling tired during the day, maybe you need more sleep at night.

•Go to bed at the same time every night. Create a bedtime routine to help teach your body to get the good sleep that you need.

•Fight the urge to stay up late! Your body will thank you in the morning.

•Avoid sugary sodas. Soda has tons of sugar and chemicals that can prevent you from getting a good night’s rest.

•Turn off the lights! Bright lights tell your brain to stay awake. When it’s dark, your brain knows it’s time to sleep, so at bedtime the dark is the best.

•Turn off the Screens! The light and noise from televisions and computers make it hard for your body to fully relax.

• Make bedtime a fun-time. Read a story or write in a journal before you go to bed. This will help you to “wind down” when bedtime comes around.

USE YOUR BRAIN AND AVOID THE DRAIN!