Healthy routines start with sleep

Children need sleep to help them grow and develop healthily.

As parents, we’re aware of the health risks for our children from too many “treat” foods, too many sugary drinks or not being active enough. But did you know that sleep is also important for children’s health?

Sleep is central to a child’s health and wellbeing. For children, it influences their development in many ways from managing their emotions to the development of their thought-process and physical health.

Lack of sleep can increase the risk of a child becoming overweight which could lead to obesity, heart disease, and even cancer as they get older. Sleep affects our appetite and being up for longer means there are more chances to eat, which can mean gaining weight.

Our experts say that healthy routines often start with sleep. And a regular routine at bedtime can really help improve children’s sleep as it helps our body clocks develop into their natural, regular rhythm.

In this video our Chief Specialist in Nutrition, Dr Marian O’Reilly explains how sleep can impact on our health and diet.

It can be hard to stick to a bedtime routine especially as children have been out of their school routine. Research shows these factors help develop a good bedtime routine:

  • Developing a positive experience between parents and children at bedtime – things like talking to your child, reading or singing before bed. Along with hugs and kisses to say goodnight.
  • Washing before bed. Cleaning teeth, washing faces, having a bath or shower all help set up a good bedtime routine
  • Having main meals at least two hours before bedtime. A healthy snack can be eaten in the hour or two leading up to bedtime.

Aim to get enough sleep for your child’s age

Children of different ages need different amounts of sleep and while there are no exact amounts, in general, children aged between five and 12 need at least ten hours of sleep – this of course can vary between children.

Aim for:

3 – 5 year olds 11 – 12 hours at night, plus a daytime rest of up to 1 hour
5 -12 year olds 10+ hours
over 12 year olds and teenagers 8 – 9 hours

For babies and toddlers

About 6 months old 10-11 hours at night plus 3 daytime naps (1.5 – 2 hours for 2 of the naps)
About 9 months old 10-12 hours at night plus 2 daytime naps (1.5 – 2 hours)
About 1 year 10-12 hours at night plus 2 daytime naps (1 – 2 hours)
About 2 years 10-12 hours at night plus 1 daytime nap (1.5 – 2 hours)

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****TUSLA Re-registration Reminder****

The final deadline for the completion of the Tusla Re-Registration of Early Years childcare services is 1 November 2021. Services with open applications for Re-registration must complete and submit their applications by this date.
Have you been in contact with CCCC regarding your Re-registration application?
CCCC are available to assist you in finalising your application and to provide supports and information as necessary.
Please inform us:
– If you require support,
– If you have submitted all required documentation and are awaiting the completion of the Re-registration process
– If you have received confirmation of completion of your Re-registration application.
If you require support please contact us at Carlow CCC; email info@carlowccc.ie or phone 059 9140244.
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*** Job Vacancy ***

Anne’s Montessori Playschool,

Hacketstown,

Co .Carlow

We wish to recruit one Early Years Educator for our morning sessional service.

21hours per week 38 weeks fixed term contract.

Applicants must have QQI Level 6 in Early Years Education with e learning child protection completed.

Garda Vetting will be required.

Please submit CV with two references and a cover letter to

annesmontessoriplayschool@gmail.com

Closing date for applications is 12pm  Monday 6th September

 

***EXTENSION ANNOUNCEMENT***

***EXTENSION ANNOUNCEMENT***
Playing Outside Grant under the Early Learning and Care and School-Age Childcare Capital Programme
The objective of this grant is to support services to enhance their outdoor spaces for play and learning. .
The Playing Outside Grant will be administered by Pobal on behalf of the Department and the new deadline for applications is Sept 10th @5pm. If you need assistance, please call us on 059 9140244 and we will happily support your application.
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Healthy Lunch Box Fillers

Lunchboxes don’t have to be a chore 😀
Ease into the back to school routine with our 5-day lunchbox planner 👍 https://www.safefood.net/family-health/school-lunchbox

#AIM #Access #Inclusion

Have you a pre-schooler who might need additional supports?
The Access and Inclusion model (AIM) aspires to help all children, regardless of ability to access quality early learning and care through the ECCE programme, and create a more inclusive culture in pre-schools. Children and pre-school staff benefit from AIM through universal supports for the sector, and targeted supports for individual children.
To find out more, visit https://aim.gov.ie/parents/

***Attention Parents*** Please see a video for Parents from DCEDIY on how to apply to the National Childcare Scheme.

https://www.ncs.gov.ie/en/

Paediatric First Aid for Childminders

****Notice for Childminders***
Carlow CCC are organising an online Paediatric First Aid course (including defibrillation training)
Contact us on 059 9140244 or email siobhan@carlowccc.ie for more information