SPORT & COMMUNITY NEWS and EVENTS
Moama Pharmacies recognise the importance of sleep and are proudly supporting national sleep health week during the week of August 5th-9th
Students can drop their posters into either of our stores which we will display and pick a winner on the Friday 9th August.
Staff will be wearing pyjamas the week also just for fun!!
Warm regards,
Sherri and the team at Moama Pharmacies
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Our Pharmacists Jill, Sherri, Kelly, Mark, Hayley, and Clint are available to answer any questions regarding your families’ medication or other health related queries. Drop by the store or call 5480 9555 today. Tania Field, our sleep consultant is also here to discuss anything sleep related.
NATIONAL SLEEP HEALTH WEEK 2024
At Moama Village Pharmacy we recognise the importance of a good night’s sleep on your health and are proud to support Sleep Health Week from August 5th to 9th
ABOUT SLEEP FOR SCHOOL AGED CHILDREN
When your child sleeps well, he/she is more settled, happy and ready for school the next day. Good – quality sleep helps your child concentrate, remember things and behave well. This helps them to become a successful learner and to cope better with daily life.
Getting enough sleep also strengthens your child’s immune system and reduces the risk of infection and illness.
For optimal physical and mental health, children from 6-13 years of age need 10-11 hours sleep a night. Teenagers (14-17 years) need 8-10 hours sleep a night.
How to help chidren sleep well
A good night’s sleep is about getting to sleep, staying asleep and getting enough good quality sleep. Here are some ideas that can help your child get the sleep he/she needs.
Good sleep habits
After a big day at school, your child might still be thinking about many of the day’s events and worries. If he/she is still thinking or worried when he/she goes to bed, it can cause a restless night or bad dreams.
You can help your child settle by having a good routine, playing gentle music or reading a story together.
Your child might also sleep better at night if he/she:
*keeps regular sleep and wake times , even on the weekend
*turns computers, tablets and TV off an hour before bedtime (the light from screens can stop your brain from producing the sleep chemical melatonin, which is important in helping you get to sleep)
*has a regular quiet time in the bedroom with a book or a bedtime story or quiet chat
*has a quiet and dimly lit place to sleep
*gets plenty of natural light and exercise during the day
*avoids caffeine in tea, coffee, sports drinks and chocolate, entirely after lunchtime.
It’s a good idea to talk with your GP or pharmacist if you’ve been trying good sleep habits and they don’t seem to be helping. All the best for a good night’s sleep from the team at Moama Pharmacy!!
