{"id":170,"date":"2026-02-18T16:16:19","date_gmt":"2026-02-18T16:16:19","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/?page_id=170"},"modified":"2026-03-18T16:10:57","modified_gmt":"2026-03-18T16:10:57","slug":"the-importance-of-sleep","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/the-importance-of-sleep\/","title":{"rendered":"The importance of sleep"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>Complete<\/p>\n<h4>The importance of sleep<\/h4>\n<p>Getting a good night\u2019s sleep routine can be hard. But good sleeping habits can really improve mental health and help everyone cope with life:<\/p>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"The 5 Principles of Good Sleep Health\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/xAcvD3n-Ghw?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>The amount of sleep we need changes throughout our lives. Sleep Scotland recommends:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>New-borns 0-3 months \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 14 to 17 hours<\/li>\n<li>Infants 4-11 months \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 12 to 15 hours<\/li>\n<li>Toddlers 1-2 years \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 11 to 14 hours<\/li>\n<li>Pre-schoolers 3-5 years \u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0\u00a0 10 to 13 hours<\/li>\n<li>School-aged children 6-13 years \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 9 to 11 hours<\/li>\n<li>Teenagers 14-17 years \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 8 to 10 hours<\/li>\n<li>Young adults 18-25 years \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0\u00a0 7 to 9 hours<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Our \u2018body clock\u2019 works best if we stick to routines and prepare our environment to encourage good sleep.<\/p>\n<p>Sleep Scotland suggest <a href=\"https:\/\/sleepaction.org\/learn-about-sleep\/10-tips-for-better-sleep-for-your-child\/\">10 tips to help your child sleep<\/a>. Their \u00a0support line team are available to offer individual one-to-one advice and support regarding any child or young person living in Scotland, aged 18 months to 18 years, to their parents and carers, or young people themselves. <a href=\"https:\/\/sleepaction.org\/sleep-support\/scottish-sleep-support-line\/\">Complete their online form<\/a> or <a href=\"mailto:sleepsupport@sleepaction.org\">email <\/a>and a member of their team will be in touch with you directly.<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt wp-image-185 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/eccmentalhealthsupports\/uploads\/sites\/20780\/2025\/07\/16091105\/Sleep-Action-2.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"97\" height=\"97\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<h3>Short Articles, Leaflets, Books<\/h3>\n<p>Teddy&#8217;s sleepy adventure &#8211; Story book to read to your young child &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/uploads\/sites\/20847\/2026\/02\/23095341\/Teddys-Sleepy-Adventure-for-Parents_compressed.pdf\">Teddy\u2019s Sleepy Adventure for Parents<\/a><\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt wp-image-188 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/eccmentalhealthsupports\/uploads\/sites\/20780\/2025\/07\/16110338\/tebbys-sleep-adventures-284x300.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"132\" height=\"139\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" \/><\/div>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/eccmentalhealthsupports\/uploads\/sites\/20780\/2025\/06\/24160833\/Parent-and-Carer-Sleep-Booklet.pdf\">Parent and Carer Sleep Booklet<\/a> &#8211;<\/p>\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"wpa-warning wpa-image-missing-alt wp-image-145 aligncenter\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/eccmentalhealthsupports\/uploads\/sites\/20780\/2025\/06\/24161503\/sleep-action-300x200.png\" alt=\"\" width=\"161\" height=\"107\" data-warning=\"Missing alt text\" \/><\/div>\n<div><\/div>\n<h3>Websites<\/h3>\n<p>Sleep Health Foundation &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleephealthfoundation.org.au\/sleep-topics\/sleep-tips-for-children\">sleep-tips-for-children<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Sleep Action &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/sleepaction.org\/sleep-support\/sleep-support-for-children-and-families\/\">Sleep support for children and families<\/a><\/p>\n<p>Mind Yer Time &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/mindyertime.scot\/category\/sleep\/\">Sleep advice<\/a><\/p>\n<p>NHS &#8211; <a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/baby\/health\/sleep-and-young-children\/\">Sleep and young children (under 5s)<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/mindyertime.scot\/category\/sleep\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-173\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalhwbawarenessprogramme\/uploads\/sites\/17166\/2020\/09\/17144740\/NHS.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"202\" height=\"108\" \/><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-174\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalhwbawarenessprogramme\/uploads\/sites\/17166\/2020\/09\/17144903\/Mind-yer-time.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"200\" height=\"56\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Apps<\/h3>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/pzizz.com\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone wp-image-176\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalhwbawarenessprogramme\/uploads\/sites\/17166\/2020\/09\/17145036\/PZZIZ.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"251\" height=\"112\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.sleepstation.org.uk\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-177\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalhwbawarenessprogramme\/uploads\/sites\/17166\/2020\/09\/17145132\/Sleepstation.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"360\" height=\"118\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Videos<\/h3>\n<p><iframe loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Why is sleep important? - Wellbeing video\" width=\"474\" height=\"267\" src=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/embed\/A4Zs0NNF9Dc?feature=oembed\" frameborder=\"0\" allow=\"accelerometer; autoplay; clipboard-write; encrypted-media; gyroscope; picture-in-picture; web-share\" referrerpolicy=\"strict-origin-when-cross-origin\" allowfullscreen><\/iframe><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.nhs.uk\/live-well\/sleep-and-tiredness\/how-to-get-to-sleep\/\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-111\" src=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/public\/parentalhwbawarenessprogramme\/uploads\/sites\/17166\/2020\/09\/08102002\/sleep-problems.jpg\" alt=\"\" width=\"950\" height=\"527\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<h3>Helpline &#8211; Sleep Scotland<\/h3>\n<p>They also run a support line for parents offering advice about sleep for any child from 18 months to 18 years.<\/p>\n<p>They can be contacted on 0800 138 6565 from Monday \u2013 Thursday, 10.00 am to 4.00 pm.<\/p>\n<p>If you are unable to call during these times you can contact them by email: <a href=\"mailto:sleepsupport@sleepscotland.org\">sleepsupport@sleepscotland.org<\/a>.<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Complete The importance of sleep Getting a good night\u2019s sleep routine can be hard. But good sleeping habits can really improve mental health and help everyone cope with life: &nbsp; The amount of sleep we need changes throughout our lives. Sleep Scotland recommends: New-borns 0-3 months \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 \u00a0 &hellip; <a href=\"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/the-importance-of-sleep\/\" class=\"more-link\">Continue reading <span class=\"screen-reader-text\">The importance of sleep<\/span> <span class=\"meta-nav\">&rarr;<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4925,"featured_media":0,"parent":0,"menu_order":7,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","template":"","meta":{"footnotes":""},"class_list":["post-170","page","type-page","status-publish","hentry"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/170","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/page"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4925"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=170"}],"version-history":[{"count":15,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/170\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":202,"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/pages\/170\/revisions\/202"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/blogs.glowscotland.org.uk\/ea\/parentalmentalhealthsite\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=170"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}