Maimonides doctor says kids need 10-12 hours of sleep
Here’s an unusual back-to-school tip for parents: Children need plenty of ZZZs in order to learn the three Rs.
A sleep specialist at Maimonides Medical Center said a good night’s rest is vital if a youngster hopes to master reading, ‘riting and ‘rithmetic, as the old saying goes.
Dr. Monita Mendiratta, director of Pediatric Sleep Medicine at the Maimonides Infants & Children’s Hospital, said achieving a successful back-to-school sleep routine for children requires parents to plan ahead.
And parents shouldn’t wait for school to start on Sept. 9 to get their kids in a good sleeping pattern, she said.