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How sleep benefits mental development
Sleep plays a vital role in the mental development of children from the age of 1-2 years old. It helps in the growth and development of the brain and also strengthens a child’s cognitive, emotional, and social skills. Proper sleep is also essential for children’s overall physical health.
Forming connections and strengthening neural pathways
When a child is asleep, their brain is still active, forming connections and strengthening neural pathways. This makes it easier for them to learn new things and develop new skills.
During this age, children’s brains are growing rapidly, and sleep helps them to process and store all the new information they are learning.
Regulate their emotions and behaviour
Sleep also helps children to regulate their emotions and behaviour. It can reduce impulsivity and help them to better manage their emotions.
When a child is well-rested, they can better handle stress and frustration, which can be beneficial for both their mental and physical health.
Improves memory and focus
Adequate sleep also helps to improve a child’s memory and focus. When a child is well-rested, they can concentrate better and remember information more easily.
This can be especially beneficial for 1-2 year olds, who are just learning to talk and are starting to pick up new vocabulary.
Improves mood
Sleep can help to improve a child’s mood. When a child is well-rested, they are more likely to be in a better mood, which can help to reduce tantrums and make it easier for them to interact positively with others.
1-2 year old sleep benefits
explored
The benefits of a 1 - 2 year old sleep training plan are clear for all to see, but take a further exploration into the benefits below...
Physical Growth and Development
Adequate sleep is important for proper physical growth and development.
Emotional
Development
Sleep helps to support a child’s emotional development, as it helps to regulate their moods and feelings.