Poor sleep or lack of sleep can have many negative effects on children and their parents.
For children:
- Cognition : They are less focused and alert, and may have memory problems .
- Behavior : They are more irritable, hyperactive, and impulsive.
- Emotions: They experience violent outbursts and negative emotions.
- Physical health : They are at risk of being overweight or obese.
For new parents:
- Daytime fatigue can lead to mood changes, marital conflict and less effective parenting.
Early treatment of children’s sleep problems is very important; in the long term, they can lead to behavioral and emotional problems, suboptimal cognitive development, and obesity.
