Sleep is vital for physical, emotional and mental wellbeing yet often its importance is not recognised. I founded The Children's Sleep Charity because I believe it is vital to educate youngsters about sleep so that they can meet their full potential, and our charitable aim is that all children are supported to get a good night's sleep. We know from experience that sleep deprivation leads many of the families that we work with into crisis. When we are sleep deprived it is incredibly difficult to function, and research has shown that sleep deprivation can be linked to depression, weight issues and even childhood growth patterns. It is time to address the issue and educate children about sleep.
