Sleep: The Secret Weapon for School Success

Lack of sleep is a national epidemic for today's children, and the consequences are serious.

By Lisa Rosenthal, GreatSchools Staff, GreatSchool.com

Is your child having behavior problems and trouble in school? Making sure she gets enough sleep may be the solution.

Lack of sleep is a national epidemic for today's children, and the consequences are serious. Sleep deprivation can affect cognitive skills and academic achievement. A continuing lack of sleep is linked to serious health problems including diabetes, obesity, heart disease, depression and a shortened life span.

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