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School sleep workshops
I have been involved in running a series of workshops at two primary schools in Bournemouth: Winton Primary School and St Walburga's Catholic School. The aim is to educate parents about the importance of good, regular, sleep for children. We explore the consequences of poor sleep for the child in the classroom and at home. We consider the causes of poor sleep and investigate ways in which we can improve children’s sleep. Details of a typical workshop are shown below, along with an example of the presentation that we give. We have now been running these workshops since June 2010, and aim to do many more. The rationale and success of the workshops have now been presented to parenting practitioners at Bournemouth Borough Council, and to other professional in the area.
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The background (an overview)
· Sleep problems in children are common and can persist
· Typical problems
o Difficulty settling, refusing to go to bed, getting up again, and getting into parents’ bed
· More serious problems
o Nightmares and sleep terrors
· Consequences of poor sleep
o Tiredness, poor concentration, disruptive behaviour, emotional problems, and poor school performance
o Problems evident at home and school
· Possible causes
o Lack of bedtime routine/supervision, poor daytime exercise, caffeine, and technology in bedroom
· But, problems can be resolved
o Consistent routines, appropriate bedroom, control exercise and diet
o Improve sleep hygiene
o Reading and relaxation
o Use structured behavioural methods
A typical workshop
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Introductions
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Discussion group
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Feedback question and answers
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Academic presentation
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School nurse – enuresis and diet
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Access to parent support referrals
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Reinforcement and positive behaviour
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Questions and close
Good sleep practices
How old is your child - sleep tips
Sleep problems in children
Helping children sleep
Poor sleep hygiene
Video games and sleep
Violent video games
Neurocognitive effects of sleep disruption
Sleep disorders prevalence
Sleep problems in primary school children
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