Stay Well

Month 2 of the Family Health Challenge

This month, we’re offering up another challenge to boost your health and strengthen your family.

OK, so be honest: Are you getting back in sync with the school routine?

We’re a little bit into the new school year now, so you’re probably finding that things feel a little more normal. But you might still be having problems getting everyone the sleep they need.

That’s why this challenge is perfectly timed…

We challenge you to create a family sleep routine this month!

Kids need plenty of quality sleep. And they aren’t the only ones! Adults also need quality sleep to help ensure they are at their most productive during the workday.

And it’s all too easy to put sleep low on the priority list. But that shouldn’t be the case.

The amount of sleep you need varies by age. The National Sleep Foundation offers these basic guidelines:

  • Newborns need between 14 and 17 hours of sleep.
  • Infants need between 12 and 15 hours of sleep.
  • Toddlers need between 11 and 14 hours of sleep.
  • Preschoolers (up to age 5) need between 10 and 13 hours of sleep.
  • School-aged kids (ages 6–13) need between nine and 11 hours of sleep.
  • Teenagers (ages 14–17) need between eight and 10 hours of sleep.
  • Adults need between seven and nine hours of sleep.

Knowing how much sleep you need is helpful, but that’s only the first step. You have to put into action, too!

Why sleep is so important

Not getting enough sleep leaves kids (and adults, for that matter) feeling less than their best. But there are also other repercussions.

Research has found that kids who don’t get enough sleep are at a higher risk of obesity, diabetes, injuries, mental health issues, a decreased attention span and behavioral issues.

For adults, a lack of quality sleep can lead to similar issues. Sleep deprivation affects mental health, productivity, attention span and memory.

So, what can you do to ensure every member of your family gets enough sleep? A sleep routine will help.

Boost your family health with a sleep routine

What’s involved in a sleep routine? There are multiple facets. Let’s step through them:

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