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Sleep Matters: Understanding and Supporting Healthy Sleep in Students
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About the Webinar
This webinar provides an overview of how sleep works and why it is essential for children’s and adolescents’ health, learning, and emotional wellbeing. Participants will learn about the basic brain processes involved in sleep, common signs of sleep disruption in students, and the ways inadequate sleep can affect attention, behavior, and daily functioning. The session will also explore practical strategies school professionals can use to support students and families, including sleep hygiene practices, managing worries before bedtime, and recognizing when physical sleep concerns may require additional attention.
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Key Takeaways:
- Sleep is foundational for learning, behavior, and mental health
- Many of us aren't getting enough sleep or feel rested
- There are behaviors that we can use to improve sleep
Resources:
- How to Reduce Blue Light for Better Sleep (iPhone, Mac, Android) - Step-by-step guide to enabling Night Shift/Night Light settings to improve sleep quality
- Sleepyhead Beds (Kansas City) - A nonprofit providing beds and bedding to children and families in need
- Donate Beds (SE Kansas & SW Missouri) - Organization connecting families in need with beds and sleep resources in the region
- Melatonin Use in Children – What to Know - Research-based guidance on melatonin use in children and the importance of consulting a primary care provider
- Sleep and Autism Resources (Autism Speaks) - Tools and information to support healthy sleep habits for individuals with autism
This training was made possible by grant # U3I43512 from the Office for the Advancement of Telehealth, HRSA, DHHS.